Chapter 11 - The Question

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:05 PM

Jean Greyerl woke up in her usual bed(I will move the channel soon).

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:11 PM

Jean sat up in her bed, did the shinji pose, and groaned "goddammit"

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Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:11 PM

Pinned a message.

((Did you have that prepared holy shit))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:11 PM

((yes lmao))

((this is my peak Q&A creation unfortunately))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:13 PM

The house was silent.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:16 PM

After sitting in silence trying to process the events that happened, Jean decided she had to take action. She rolled up her collector's edition TToAJ theater script, stuffed it in the hollow inside of the American Broom, and set off to find Qualia while completely ignoring the previous plans she made with Arcadius.

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:19 PM

((Just searching generally?))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:19 PM

((going to his office))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:20 PM

The door once again did not open.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:21 PM

"Qualia!! Do you hear me!!" Jean bangs on the door

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:21 PM

"Do you want me to get someone to escort you out again?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:23 PM

Jean ignores him, "you're the one behind Q right? And this sick loop? I don't give a damn if the empire is going to blow into smithereens today, I want out!"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:24 PM

"What the hell are you talking about?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:26 PM

"Don't act like you don't know! Are you happy throwing away people's lives over and over and acting as if you're the victim?!" Jean keeps trying to provoke him. She genuinely doesn't know if this Qualia knows of Q yet, but who else could she take her anger out on?

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:27 PM

"I've done nothing of the sort." Qualia left his office, careful not to let Jean see anything inside.

"That's fate. I am merely one who was blessed by it."

He had a wide smirk.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:29 PM

((goddammit not the qualia smirk))

As soon as Jean heard the word "fate" she snapped and attempted to grab Qualia by the collar (rude!)

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:31 PM

((Roll a grapple check))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:33 PM

((8. unfortunate grapple not-contesting))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:33 PM

It missed.

"You fool. You think you can attack me, simply for acknowledging the law of this world. Fate is not controlled by man. It is mere inevitability."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:36 PM

"If you believe in it so much then stop trying to escape it goddammit! And don't drag other people into your messes while you're at it!"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:37 PM

"You think I'm trying to escape it? How insulting. I do not possess such idiocy."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:38 PM

"What else would you call repeating the same days over and over to achieve a different ending?!"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:40 PM

"Now you're merely making up accusations. I would never attempt to break fate. It would be nothing but an insult to the one who was sacrificed towards my blessed future."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:41 PM

"Sacrificed...?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:46 PM

His smirk dropped. "Long before I knew of fate, I lost a great many people. Family. I barely made it out of there myself. Of course, for a time, I was lost in grief. My family had been lost to me, killed by a cowardly man. But the Advisor explained to me otherwise. He told me of fate, and that I was to be blessed. That is why I have cherished every second of this new life, for it is the one granted to me by my dear Ophelia with her very life."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:47 PM

((he had a family))

((asking him if he has wifi))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:47 PM

((Balthazar family guy))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:48 PM

((this ISNT balthazar i refuse to believe))

"Ophelia..." Jean gave up. "I don't know if you're the man I'm looking for or not, but I'm begging you. Please let me see what's in your office and I won't bother you again"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:51 PM

"I refuse."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:55 PM

Jean was starting to get heated again but ATTEMPTED to calmly ask "why"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:56 PM

"If I allowed you in now, my daughter would die."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 02:57 PM

((lmao what))

((also i have to eat lunch now i'll be back in hopefully 20 min))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:57 PM

((See ya))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:13 PM

Jean was taken aback, "huh??"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:14 PM

"Perhaps I'll let you in... After you complete that mission of yours."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:15 PM

"Mission...? Wait, no, is your daughter alright right now? Not that I give a damn about you but it's still mildly worrying"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:19 PM

"You'll see. If you want to see my office, finish your mission."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:25 PM

"No, no, I see what you're trying to do... Is this some kind of joke?! Why does everyone keep pushing me to do these 'missions' without a choice! I bet if I walked outside Arcadius would find me and say the exact same thing, right?! Because of this stupid 'fate'!" Jean starts rambling nonsensically

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:27 PM

"Well, see, without you, Arcadius is going to die."

"If you plan to abandon him, then go ahead. Quite simply, victory is impossible for him without you."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:29 PM

((

ï¸ ))

((Q&A VN jean has two choices here Choice 1: Help Arcadius and give in Choice 2: Abandon him and the mission, effectively Killing Everyone Ever in an act of defiance whatever the player chooses leads to the same thing leading to commentary on fate or something by some character))

Q & A & others

"If you plan to abandon him, then go ahead. Quite simply, victory is impossible for him without you."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:39 PM

Jean fell silent for a moment. "...How many times have I done this, and how many times has it worked?" She knew what she had to do, what everyone was pushing her to do and needed something, no, any excuse to stop it. Stubborn or not, though, she didn't want Arcadius' blood on her hands

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:41 PM

"What are you talking about? It's just fate, that doesn't mean you've done it more than once. Seriously, what concept of fate are you following? Fate is merely a transcendental will."

"Suppose fate were a real person, as you claim. Most would see them as god, but I believe them more of a storyteller of sorts. He has crafted a grand journey for us all, and as such we are mere puppets in the show. But, we are not without reward. For all fate has taken from me, it has granted me a family, and a long lasting life into my elder years, well beyond the point I should have died."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:47 PM

((he HAS A WIFE and KIDS))

((still the biggest plot twist))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:47 PM

((You literally MET Balthazar's son))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:48 PM

((it's still funnier hearing it from Qualia himself (not balthazar (crying about it))))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:51 PM

((Don't you remember how Balthazar described his youth))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:51 PM

((no i'm sorry

))

Q & A & others

"Suppose fate were a real person, as you claim. Most would see them as god, but I believe them more of a storyteller of sorts. He has crafted a grand journey for us all, and as such we are mere puppets in the show. But, we are not without reward. For all fate has taken from me, it has granted me a family, and a long lasting life into my elder years, well beyond the point I should have died."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:51 PM

"I better be treated by that storyteller well for all my other selves..." Jean turned to leave, "take care of you and your family."

Q & A & others

"That is exactly the question I wish for you to avoid. At first, my life was filled with simple pleasures. I knew everything that would occur, and selfishly played with it like this world was but a collection of toys. At the time, I believed myself above consequence. That was a miserable existence."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:52 PM

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:52 PM

https://tenor.com/view/pokemon-rotating-pokemon-sword-and-shield-zamazenta-gif-15554845

Q & A & others

"That is exactly the question I wish for you to avoid. At first, my life was filled with simple pleasures. I knew everything that would occur, and selfishly played with it like this world was but a collection of toys. At the time, I believed myself above consequence. That was a miserable existence."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:52 PM

me

Jean Greyerl BOT 19-Dec-21 03:53 PM

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:53 PM

"And to you as well. But we're not done here, I haven't had the chance to explain why you matter." He laughed to himself.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:54 PM

Jean https://tenor.com/view/pokemon-rotating-pokemon-sword-and-shield-zamazenta-gif-15554845 s

((this man going from "leave" to lecturing me

strange guy))

((i am jean irl))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:55 PM

"The Emperor... Has a curse. A curse the Advisor banked the last remains of his life on you carrying out."

"You're familiar with the Advisor's secret duty, I assume?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 03:56 PM

"Yes, I am..." Jean still didn't like thinking about his death as much as she tried to act like she didn't care to Mist Man

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:56 PM

"Do you know why those assistants were required?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:03 PM

"It's quite simple really. The Emperor swapped bodies with them to preserve his immortality. And of course, naturally, this process involved them dying. In the rare instance they survived, the emperor would kill them himself."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:07 PM

Jean turned pale, "that's beyond terrible..." But is he the same Madakoe that I know or is it coincidence? Jean asked hesitantly, "do you... would you happen to know his name?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:10 PM

"Partially. But you see, what matters is, a certain prophecy a man gave him on their deathbed. He declared that when he entered the body of his closest descendant... He would die permanently. Of course, this was no mere insult or fate. The man invoked that prophecy into the universe itself!" Qualia laughed. "Now, can you piece the last 2 pieces of the puzzle together?"

"Who is the Emperor's closest descendant?"

He was laughing to himself

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:15 PM

((i hate Q&A I HATE Q&A))

https://tenor.com/view/von-karma-ace-attorney-manfred-von-karma-head-bang-ace-attorney-von-karma-gif-19478022

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:16 PM

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:16 PM

((i am killing everyone here))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:17 PM

((Answer him!!!!!))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:18 PM

((BURNING HATRED FLOWING THEOYGG MY VEINS))

((i think it'd be funny if he said no actually))

Jean Greyerl BOT 19-Dec-21 04:18 PM

"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:19 PM

~~Jean kills everyone in the room and then herself~~

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:20 PM

He laughed. "Correct! That was the Advisor's final big gamble! He even had to fake your gender, and convince the emperor that you were male like the apprentices should be."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:20 PM

((wait wait there was a gender thing i completely forgot lmao))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:21 PM

((It was not very consistent I will admit))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:21 PM

((i was wondering why you sometimes used "he". MAKES sense now))

Jean laughed, "well fucking hell, good thing I've prepared myself for death already."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:24 PM

"Oh, no, you'll live. I doubt that soft-hearted fool would've tried otherwise."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:24 PM

"Wait wouldn't that make me his great something granddaughter then. Weird shit"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:25 PM

"Something like that."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:25 PM

"I HATE living this fucking sucks," Jean laughs again, this is all quite ridiculous

((this parallels me laughing right now)) ((out of hatred of JEAN ANGIOT))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:28 PM

"Now, do enjoy your time." Qualia reentered into his office.

((Is it a POSITIVE laugh))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:29 PM

(( me or jean lmao ))

((i love Q&A dw i just find this extremely funny after yelling I HATE JEAN ANGIOT in the mirror everyday (real)))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:30 PM

((You))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:30 PM

((always positive when it's Q&A

))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:31 PM

((It's always positive in Philadelphia))

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Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:31 PM

((i genuinely don't remember but does jean know that they're apparently adopted))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:32 PM

((When did I claim she was adopted))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:32 PM

((closest descendant))

((doesn't that imply that she's the closest in the bloodline to the emperor?))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:33 PM

((Ah, I see your thought process. I should precise you do look like your parents))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:33 PM

((random blue hair man finds blue haired baby and claims them as their own))

Q & A & others

"Now, do enjoy your time." Qualia reentered into his office.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:37 PM

Jean continued laughing even after he left, "so I'm that old man's closest descendant huh?? Of course I am of course I am!" Jean shouted to where Qualia could hear him through the door, "thanks Balthazar and have a LOVELY day"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:38 PM

No response.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:39 PM

Jean left, "I could never stand that guy"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:39 PM

Jean is back outside yup.

big fan of mist man 19-Dec-21 04:45 PM

((#jean-angiot)) (edited)

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:46 PM

((That was the joke yeah))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:46 PM

((i hate everyone))

"Guess it's about time I find Sativolon again." Jean walks in the direction of his house

She doesnt want to deal with coming up with a plan to get the fucking. emperor to try to swap into her body by herself

Jean Greyerl

"You will understand one day..." Jean mysteriously hands The Emperor the copy of TToAJ that she always carries and then walks away in an also-mysteriously fashion. (edited)

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:50 PM

((god i forgot i did this i hope the emperor enjoyed it :wholesome

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:50 PM

((Wait fuck I forgot to clarify how the swapping works))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:51 PM

((just explain and PRETEND qualia already did

))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:52 PM

((You swap in by killing him(or at least coming VERY close)))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:52 PM

((finally letting out my need to KILL ANGIOT))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:52 PM

((Are you still going to Sativolon's?))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:53 PM

((uhh yeah that's my homie over there Sati))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:54 PM

Jean is now at Sativolon(forma de 706IE)'s house. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:55 PM

((is she knocking at the door or))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 04:59 PM

Jean knocks down the door and beats the shit out of Sativolon while pleasantly saying "hi Sati!"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:59 PM

"Eurti, is that you?- Oh, Advisor Greyerl. What brings you here?" (edited)

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:01 PM

"We have to kill the emperor except I don't want to because I HATE Q are you in or no? Also Arcadius should probably find me any moment now and join us"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:02 PM

"What."

"Wait, are you planning to overthrow the government?!"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:03 PM

"I really couldn't care less as I lose either way, but apparently I'm the emperor's closest descendant and the only one who can stop him from taking countless lives to achieve immortality"

"There is also going to be an explosion today. I'm unsure if it is related. Anyways, how's the family going?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:04 PM

"I have no idea who told you this nonsense, but I will not help you with illegal activities and if you don't stop I will call the relevant authorities. And by call I mean cast the Sending spell."

"The family is going fine and by that I mean I don't have one." (edited)

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:06 PM

"Great this will definitely help with the overwhelming guilt I'd have if I let everyone die of my own choice. This is very much appreciated"

"Then who is Eurti?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:07 PM

"Eurti Rhot. Sorry, Eurti Hcadau Rhot. He's from MSRD, we are working on the same project right now."

"The only person who would run across half of the city on my day off just to ask me a work-related question."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:10 PM

"Sounds like a cool guy. Treat him well alright?" Jean stood there awkwardly for a second, "so are you going to help me kill the emperor or not then

"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:11 PM

"No. And I will not help you with anything illegal. Also, what was that about the explosion? Are you planning to blow up something?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:12 PM

"Never! At least, not here. Wait, you don't remember playing Higurashi do you? Ah, god..."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:12 PM

(( @Q & A & others do i remember the higurashi you didnt tell me this ))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 05:14 PM

((You do not))

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Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:14 PM

"Higurashi?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:16 PM

"Well, it's a bit of a long story but Qualia, at least I think it was him, somehow got me and a group of other to join the same dream(?) except we're from different time periods. One of them claimed that there was an explosion that would occur today causing a new era called 'End of World'. According to Arcadia, killing the emperor would stop it"

"Except to be truthful with you, I'm not sure of Arcadius' true intentions. According to someone else, someone with his name was terrible ruler in the future"

((hoping i'm remembering this correctly))

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:18 PM

"Give me a second." Sativolon casts something.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:19 PM

"Now that I think about it, if I refuse to help Arcadius, he'd die today ending the threat to Bruum's time... but it's too much of a gamble..." (edited)

"God how I wish I went podless"

Sativolon Gifolio

"Give me a second." Sativolon casts something.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:19 PM

((waiting 1000 years now))

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:20 PM

Sativolon finishes casting it's a quick thing to cast

"Advisor Greyerl, I'd like you to explain this in more detail. Let's go to the dining room, it should be more comfortable there than just standing here in the hallway." (edited)

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:22 PM

Jean does that

"What did you cast? Detect thoughts?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:23 PM

"No, that was a... work-related thing. Remembered I forgot to tell something to Eurti and the others."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:23 PM

"Truth be told, I'm surprised you're even entertaining what I'm saying. I was sure you'd think I'm insane"

"I hope you know how little I believe you. If you're sending people after me, I really don't mind"

"Like I said before, I lose either way"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:25 PM

"What does that even mean? Why would you lose? You got the position of the Advisor, you should be happy about that."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:28 PM

"It sounds ridiculous but... I found out last night that I'm stuck in this loop of sorts because of a man called Q. Try as I might though, I keep being pushed to do what he wants. It almost feels as if I don't have free will and when I do try to push back I'm treated as insane or just hurting others." "Completing this 'mission' of killing the emperor is beyond confusing for me. On one hand, the last thing I want to do is continue doing what Q and Qualia want but on the other hand, I don't want to have the deaths of others on my shoulders."

"I guess it doesn't matter either way though, as soon this whole world will probably be forgotten in favor of a new one" Jean laughed to herself

"You could say the last thing I am is 'happy' right now" (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:33 PM

"I see. It might be hard to accept, but you should believe that everything the Emperor does is in the end for the good of the Empire. And sometimes, you even have to sacrifice lives for the greater good. That's just how the world is. For example, the laws. We punish criminals, but sometimes innocent people get punished wrongly as well. But does that mean the laws should not exist at all, then?" "Tea or coffee?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:35 PM

"Coffee please" ((HAVING GAY SEX >> earl grey))

"Ah, I forgot to mention one of the most important parts"

"You ever notice how long the emperor has lived for? That's because the madlad has been switching with the bodies of innocent people. It's disgusting and for anything but 'the greater good'"

"It was because of him that the previous advisor had to suffer..."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:41 PM

"Let's assume he was doing that. So what? Let's look at one of these situations: you have The Emperor and a Random Guy. You have two options: 1 - The Emperor switches bodies with the Guy. His Majesty lives, the Guy dies. 2 - The Emperor does not switch the bodies. His Majesty dies from old age, the Guy lives. One of the two dies anyway. So let me ask: which life is more important - of a random person or of His Majesty himself?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:42 PM

"Ignoring the fact that that is the most revolting reasoning I've ever heard, you're forgetting that he's taken the lives of several for himself!"

"This isn't a one and done situation"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:46 PM

"Tch. Let's assume His Majesty does not switch and you save this random person who is apparently so imporant to you for some reason and dies. What happens next? Lack of a competent ruler causes an economic crisis which leads to political instability, the country falls apart, famine, civil wars, thousands dead. Congratulations, you saved your one person."

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Jean Greyerl BOT 19-Dec-21 05:49 PM

"Why do you assume another emperor couldn't succeed him? That's awfully close minded of you. Either way, many will perish from that explosion and—god I'm just trying to convince myself too aren't I. What happened to my stubbornness and will..." Jean

ed

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:53 PM

"Another emperor? Do you actually know anyone who could succeed him?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:54 PM

"Do you really think there's only one person who could possibly manage it? You give him too much credit"

"The authorities sure are taking a while aren't they"

Jean Greyerl

"Do you really think there's only one person who could possibly manage it? You give him too much credit"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:54 PM

"Who. Give me a name."

"Who could possibly succeed him?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:56 PM

"Eh, Arcadius though that would turn out terribly. You if you truly wanted to. I technically could since I'm his closest descendant but I have no interest sitting on thrones all day"

"My only goal is to stop Q's loop while making it as difficult for him as possible. I guess killing the emperor would help him though. Ahh what to do..." (edited)

Jean slumped in her chair

Jean Greyerl

"My only goal is to stop Q's loop while making it as difficult for him as possible. I guess killing the emperor would help him though. Ahh what to do..." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:58 PM

"Then don't kill the Emperor, obviously."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:59 PM

"I need a valid reason though. To give me peace of mind as I allow who knows how many people to die"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 05:59 PM

There's a knock at the door.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:59 PM

"I just gave you two reasons."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 05:59 PM

Jean sipped her coffee "looks like they're here"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:00 PM

Sativolon opens the door with Mage Hand.

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:00 PM

Lessirius is here. "U-Umm... Mr. Jean Greyerl, you're under arrest."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:01 PM

"Well your reasons were a load of garbage to be perfectly honest. I'll be taking my leave then, take me away Lessirius, my good friend!" Jean laughed

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:02 PM

Lessirius grabbed her by the arm.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:02 PM

"I hope you know I was honest though, Sativolon, or I would've Dimension Doored my way out of here ages ago"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:03 PM

"Heh."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:03 PM

"Goodbye now, and do be careful of any bombs or magical spells"

Jean waved

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:04 PM

Lessirius uncomfortably pulled her away, out of the house.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:04 PM

"Goodbye."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:04 PM

((huge fan of lessirius this is GREAT))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:05 PM

Lessirius dragged her away towards the emperor's stronghold.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:06 PM

"Hey Lessirius, this is the part where Arcadius will show up against all odds right? I sure can't wait," Jean says sarcastically

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:07 PM

"What are you talking about?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:07 PM

"I hope you've been doing well, though, and thank you for helping me out the other day"

"Just ignore me," Jean waved it off

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:08 PM

"Have I met you before?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:09 PM

"Ah, sorry, remember that time you helped the emperor. It was two days ago I believe"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:10 PM

"You're the emperor?" He stopped.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:15 PM

((lmao i love this guy))

"Do you really not recognize me..."

Jean is sad but neither confirms nor denies

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:17 PM

"I-I'm so sorry sir! I thought you told me to arrest Jean Greyerl, but that was really you?" He's incredibly confused.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:22 PM

There's no way this guy really thinks I'm still the emperor... Guess I'll make the most of it. "Ah I see what's going on here... It seems that you must've spoken to an Impostor"

"I would never ask you to arrest myself"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:24 PM

"Ah, but- Weren't you on the throne and everything?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:24 PM

"Anyone knows how to sit"

No matter what I do I'm still able to get away with it huh... (edited)

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:31 PM

"Ah, was he disguised, sir?"

Jean Greyerl BOT 19-Dec-21 06:31 PM

"Probably, who knows" Jean

ged

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:33 PM

"So, what do we do, sir?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:34 PM

"Well we can't just have an Impostor sitting on my throne, can we? Let's find Arcadius and get rid of him."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:35 PM

"Alright."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:36 PM

((lmao this is great did you do this on purpose))

((guy who keeps getting away with death threats and murders because something something Fate))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:38 PM

((This is kinda like Balthazar))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:38 PM

((holy shit true??))

Jean goes to find Arcadius with Lessirius ((he's usually at the stronghold right?)) (edited)

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:40 PM

He is in fact hiding in front of it. He steps out when he sees Jean.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:41 PM

"What are you doing hiding,"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:42 PM

"Well, apparently, you had us reported."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:43 PM

"Oh, of course Sativolon would mention you too," Jean whispered to him, "pretend I'm the emperor though okay this Lessirius guy is quite the dumb best friend archetype"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:44 PM

"I would appreciate it if you didn't insult my subordinates." He whispered back.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:45 PM

"I've decided he's my bestie and that is also the greatest compliment I could ever give someone"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:45 PM

"Didn't he kill your mentor?"

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:46 PM

"That was a big misunderstanding probably. We're on good terms but that may be because he thinks I'm an old man that spends his time sitting all day"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:47 PM

"I'll never understand people." He sighed.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:49 PM

"Don't worry, it's probably Q's doing"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:53 PM

"What?" He sighed. "Let's just go in. We've almost completed it. His goal."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:56 PM

"Whose?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:56 PM

"The Advisor. His dream shall come true. I owe him that much."

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 06:57 PM

"Ah, of course," how could I forget...

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:58 PM

"Let's go." Arcadius took out his sword.

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 07:00 PM

Jean took out her daggers (she has two now) (something something character editing when long rest)

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 07:00 PM

Arcadius headed in. ((Let's stop here for today))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 07:00 PM

((that works perfectly for me YUP))

((that was fun

))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 07:02 PM

((Next time... Jean story ending))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 07:02 PM

((HOW....))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 07:04 PM

((Been building up to this confrontation for 11 chapters, hope it is good))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 07:07 PM

((this is. very exciting i'm SO glad lessirius is going to be a part of it

))

((do you want to continue tomorrow?))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 07:07 PM

((Time to kill Madakoe Greyerl))

((No, next Sunday))

((you get to SUFFER))

Jean Greyerl 19-Dec-21 07:08 PM

((WTF))

Jean Greyerl BOT 19-Dec-21 07:08 PM

((actually crying right now this is beyond tragic

))

Jean Greyerl 22-Dec-21 09:12 AM

((im going to be visiting family on sunday so i probably won't be able to consistently be online))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 01:35 PM

((forgot to say that my plans got canceled

))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 01:44 PM

((Does this mean more Q&A or less))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:00 PM

((more))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:05 PM

They entered the stronghold.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:08 PM

Jean looked around surprised that she managed to make it this far even with all of her fucking around (edited)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:09 PM

3 guards stopped them. "That's enough! By order of the emperor, you're all under arrest!"

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:10 PM

Jean turned to Arcadius, "am I allowed to Beat Them Up or should I Dimension Door us out of here?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:11 PM

"Well, it'd be best if we skipped ahead, yeah."

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:13 PM

"Lessirius, I leave them to you," Jean pats him on the back and teleports herself and Arcadius to the Emperor's room-thing ((i did not forget words))

((CANT believe i can't teleport more than one person))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:14 PM

((What's the range?))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:14 PM

500

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:19 PM

Uhhh.... That's not reaching.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:19 PM

would 1000?

((im not good with distances...)) (edited)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:20 PM

Uhhhh sure, but barely

Jean and Arcadius appeared at the throne room, in front of The Emperor.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:21 PM

((okay i'll do that with a sorcery point then

))

"Hey what's going on my man?" Jean asked casually while still holding up her two daggers

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:22 PM

"How annoying, you simply do not learn." Emperor. (edited)

Jean Greyerl BOT 26-Dec-21 02:24 PM

"This might be true, how about you try teaching me once more?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:24 PM

"This is your final chance to leave."

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:28 PM

"Arcadius, cover for me." Jean uses 4 sorcery points to recover a 4th level spell slot and begins casting explosion (she wants to flex)

((if i'm reading this correctly it means i'm doing a 6 spell slot explosion? which is 11d6 damage 2x)) (edited)

https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Explosion_(5e_Spell)

Explosion (5e Spell)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:32 PM

((Wow okay))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:33 PM

((NEEDED to do this for the funny explosion joke))

((just realized this will literally make everyone deaf this is awesome))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:34 PM

((Okay roll damage))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:35 PM

((43 fire, 49 force)) (edited)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:36 PM

Okay well he IS dodging but the entire fucking room is basically gone.

1

The Emperor gets half damage, to be clear.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:36 PM

((this man dodging a fucking explosion props to him))

Jean flips off The Emperor which is partially directed to a not currently present Q

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:41 PM

"You..." The Emperor's expression was nothing but rage, as he got up from the ground. "You should be happy I allowed you to live, your insignificant child!"

"It's time to die, Emperor!" Arcadius. (edited)

Jean Greyerl BOT 26-Dec-21 02:43 PM

((how badly i want to respond with "ratio"

))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:44 PM

"Couldn't have said it better myself!" Jean chuckles a bit about the irony of being 'allowed to live' ((this is me i'm the one laughing))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:50 PM

((Roll initiative))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:50 PM

((nat 20))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:51 PM

It's @Jean Greyerl!

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 02:53 PM

Jean puts up the daggers ((lmao)) and uses her crossbow

((19,8))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:06 PM

The first hits.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:08 PM

"Your turn Arcadius," Jean laughs, "not really fair if I do all the work here!"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:09 PM

((Are you not going to roll damage))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:10 PM

((oh sorry the 8 was the damage )) (edited)

((it was 19 to hit))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:10 PM

((ohhhh))

Arcadius stabs the Emperor.

1

The Emperor stabs him back.

1

It's @Jean Greyerl!

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:16 PM

((is the fire damage a one turn thing btw? i can't find anything on the page and i'm curious if everyone is burning alive lmao))

Jean slowly gets closer to the emperor and shoots him again with the crossbow

((8, 7))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:17 PM

It misses.

((I do believe everyone is still on fire yes))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:17 PM

((YEAH gas trick fans be like))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:19 PM

Arcadius still stabs The Emperor.

1

The Emperor still stabs him back.

It's @Jean Greyerl!

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:22 PM

Jean runs up to the emperor and uses Shocking Grasp

((14, 6))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:23 PM

It's a miss.

Jean Greyerl BOT 26-Dec-21 03:23 PM

"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:26 PM

Arcadius misses this time.

The Emperor does not, Arcadius is hit pretty hard.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:27 PM

"Ah shit, are you okay?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:28 PM

"I'll be fine! Just make sure this tyrant dies!"

It's @Jean Greyerl!

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:28 PM

He's so singleminded about this... perhaps he does not have ulterior motives after all

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:28 PM

"You dare call me a tyrant, you hypocrite?" The Emperor is SEETHING at this accusation.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:29 PM

Never mind?? Jean has no clue what to think or who to believe, but that's not what she should be worrying about at the current moment

Jean attempts to use Shocking Grasp again

((25, 14))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:30 PM

It hits.

The Emperor's not looking too great.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:32 PM

Jean :randallsmirk:s

Jean Greyerl BOT 26-Dec-21 03:32 PM

whatever it is

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:33 PM

Arcadius hits The Emperor.

The Emperor decides to hit Jean this time.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:35 PM

"Bring it, old man," Jean winces

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:35 PM

It crits.

76 damage.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:35 PM

"Okay what the hell man"

((doesn't that mean i have. 3 hp))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:38 PM

((I guess so))

It's @Jean Greyerl!

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:41 PM

"Ah to hell if I live or not. I'm a bit bored of running." Jean uses 5 sorcery points to use 5th level Lightning Bolt

((it's a dex roll for hit right?))

((18 to hit, 37 dmg))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:42 PM

((Nah it's a saving throw))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:42 PM

((ah got it))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:42 PM

((The Emperor and Arcadius have to roll to dodge))

1

Both are hit.

Jean Greyerl BOT 26-Dec-21 03:44 PM

((sorry arcadius

))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:44 PM

The Emperor tumbles back, and hits the ground with a loud thud. He does not move.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:46 PM

Jean is shocked for a moment. "We actually... Is he really dead?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:47 PM

Arcadius rolled on the ground to put himself out.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:47 PM

Jean does the same ((wholesome bonding))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:47 PM

It isn't Jean's turn actually,

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:47 PM

((OKAY she will when it's her turn to roll on the ground))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:48 PM

A faint spirit rose up from the corpse, bearing the Emperor's appearance.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:48 PM

((kids waiting in line at the Q&A amusement park to put themselves out))

"Wwhat"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:49 PM

"That would be the Emperor's curse. The one he stole from my father."

"And it's mine now."

It's @Jean Greyerl!

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:50 PM

"Ah I fucking knew it"

Jean shrugs and attacks with her crossbow

((i shouldve killed him before goddammitttt))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:51 PM

"You've helped the advisor, there's no need to continue with this, you fool!" Arcadius is confused.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:53 PM

"I don't know if you were already planning it, but remember what I told you before? About the dreams? I was wondering how you could've survived long enough to because some tyrant..."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:53 PM

"The tyrant is The Emperor!"

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:53 PM

"How do I know if you really have good intentions!"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:53 PM

((Are you going to roll or))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:54 PM

"He was now! I'm talking about the future, though it's probably useless to try to get you to understand... God I hate Q"

((2, 4))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:55 PM

"The Emperor killed my father, stole his power, and his land! He was violent usurper, with narcissistic self-importance! He deserves to die!"

That's a miss.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 03:55 PM

"I never said he didn't! Ahh why am I even bothering with this anyways, Bruum already had you under control. What does it matter to me if you rule for a thousand years" (edited)

Jean keeps changing her mind every 5 seconds

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:00 PM

"What are you talking about? I owe the Advisor, don't make me hurt you!" Arcadius readied his sword., in case he'd have to attack Jean.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 04:04 PM

"You know what, you're not my responsibility," Jean waves, "just try not to cause trouble in the future. Oh, and thanks for your help as well. Now if my job here is done, I'm going to take my leave and check up on Qualia." Jean ignores the Emperor's body and silently hopes that it really wasn't Madakoe

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:05 PM

Jean cannot move because it is not her turn.

However, it is The Emperor's turn.

Jean Greyerl BOT 26-Dec-21 04:05 PM

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:05 PM

At the lack of a new host, it begins to expand massively and rapidly, like an... explosion?

((Roll a dex save))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 04:06 PM

"What"

((ohhhh shit lmaoooooo))

((is this the. explosion WOW okay))

((what

((13))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:09 PM

((Jean causes the explosion :zuccsucc:))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 04:10 PM

((GOATED behavior going to be honest))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:13 PM

Jean is sent flying through the air, out of the city, and hits the ground with a crash. Higurashi can be seen attacking the city now too. Jean is now unconscious, but I'll let you get a few words in before you lose consciousness if you want. This is the end of the chapter though.

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 04:15 PM

"I'm going to kill myself NOW"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:16 PM

((I mean I was expecting something more somber))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 04:16 PM

((sorry i had to make the joke))

((OKAY literally what can i say fucking hell what i can't think))

((i can't stop laughing at the word higurashi))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:17 PM

((I was expecting Jean to like vocalize "oh fuck I really did jut fail and follow fate again" or something, but don't do it JUST because I asked that feels like cheating))

Jean Greyerl 26-Dec-21 04:18 PM

((OKAY that's good though i'm going to cheat and say that and also)) "Hah, sorry Madakoe. I tried my best"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:06 PM

Sativolon awoke on a ship.

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:13 PM

"This isn't the island room." Sativolon looks around. Is he on the deck? Is there anyone else around? Is the ship in the open ocean or theres land nearby?

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:15 PM

He is on the deck, currently piloting the ship. It's open air at sea.

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:17 PM

(( would the lack of spectator abilities be noticeable right away im not sure how it works ))

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:18 PM

((Yeah it is noticeable))

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:19 PM

"What. I don't even know how to pilot the ship what even led to this situation. And I can't see what anyone else is doing." "Q, are you here?"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:21 PM

The voice of The Emperor rang out from within Sativolon's head. "Just pilot the ship, you'll figure it out as you go."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:22 PM

Sativolon looks in the mirror to check if he at least looks like Sativolon.

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:23 PM

He still looks like Sativolon.

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:24 PM

Sativolon continues to pilot the ship while also casting Unseen Servant as a ritual. That should take 10 minutes

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:25 PM

The mainland begins to come into view.

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:26 PM

Sativolon continues doing what he was doing. Once he finishes casting he tells the unseen servant to pilot the ship instead of him

If they havent arrived at the mainland by that point im not sure how fast the ship is Sativolon leaves the servant piloting and goes to investigate the deck.

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:28 PM

((Roll investigation))

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:28 PM

(12)

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:30 PM

The ship has nothing, not even food. This causes Sativolon to realize he feels very... Hungry.

"You seemed dead, and this body is only temporary. I saw no purpose in sustaining it needlessly."

That's The Emperor again.

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:31 PM

"Who are you, where am I and what are you doing in my head."

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:33 PM

"Quite simply, I died. But that's merely temporary for me. Your body was my backup, but it seems your magical resistances were too powerful for me to overtake it entirely. For now, you may consider me a helpful housemate."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:35 PM

"Oh wait, first of all, what year are we in."

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:38 PM

"727 IE."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:38 PM

"Is it also 21 EOW?"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:40 PM

"You didn't forget date systems, did you? Of course it is."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:42 PM

"Alright, thanks. This question is clear. Then, you. Who are you? How did you get into my body? What happened to my body during this year?"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:44 PM

"I'm The Emperor. The rest is not of importance. You will bring me to the Anchor, and then I shall acquire the power necessary to reforge my empire."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:47 PM

"Your voice might sound similar, but a wizard powerful enough to do what you are doing to me should have no trouble disguising their voice. So I can't believe you just like this. If that's truly you, Your Majesty, I sincerely apologise."

"Also it's not 'not of importance'. I need to know what's going on." Sativolon ends the unseen servant spell that was controlling the ship

"At the very least I deserve to know what is happening to my body."

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:54 PM

"I merely hold the power of the gods. That is to say, immortality. Even when my body perishes, my mind shall live on in a new host. Does this satisfy you?"

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 06:57 PM

"Just a bit more. So, I assume, you have moved into my body in the same way, but couldn't "overtake it entirely". So, what were you doing in my body during the past year? And what is going to happen to me when you leave my body?"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 06:59 PM

"I haven't the faintest idea. I had to save you from Alicia Serti by myself."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 07:01 PM

"Oh, right, Alicia. What exactly happened then? And which question were you answering with "I haven't the faintest idea"?"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 07:01 PM

"All of them. This has never happened before."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 07:02 PM

"Are. you saying that you woke up at the same time as me? On this ship?"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 07:03 PM

"No, I just mean. I just piloted this ship, alright? Nothing big happened."

"I just don't understand what will happen, or why this happened at all."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 07:06 PM

"Well, I don't really trust you, but I'm hungry and until we reach the mainland the food isn't going to appear." Sativolon starts piloting the ship towards the mainland again. "By the way, whose body were you in before you were in mine?"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 07:09 PM

"I'd been hopping into the bodies of the advisor's apprentices."

"And using disguise magic to fulfil the look. However, that's more recent."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 07:11 PM

"No, I mean, you had to be there with me on the island when you moved into my body, right? But I don't remember His Majesty or even any of The Advisor's apprentices being there."

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 07:12 PM

"I moved into your body when I died in that explosion. You might recall losing consciousness then."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 07:15 PM

"At EOW?.. Your Majesty, then could you tell what happened during that time? Why did the explosion happen? What was that massive humanoid?"

"Btw can I also talk to you inside my head somehow it's kind of weird to be the only one speaking aloud"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 07:18 PM

"Simply put, I don't remember. And yes, I can hear your thoughts as well."

"However, this matter is important. Will you aid me in reestablishing the empire?"

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 07:22 PM

Sativolon is no longer speaking he is talking in his head just like The Emperor "I...am still not sure if you are His Majesty. I'm afraid you might be someone else trying to trick me. But if you are truly The Emperor, I will gladly help. And in any case, for now I don't have any better ideas than to go where you want me to go anyway."

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 07:23 PM

"Good. I'm glad some men still have sense." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 07:24 PM

"By the way, is the name Madakoe Greyerl familiar to you?"

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 07:26 PM

"Not in the slightest."

Sativolon Gifolio 21-Nov-21 07:27 PM

Sativolon doesn't know what else to ask so he just continues to pilot the ship until they reach the mainland or something else happens

((also im leaving now for today goodbye))

Q & A & others 21-Nov-21 07:29 PM

((Bye))

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 10:00 AM

(( should i wait until next sunday or should we continue this sooner. if i end up massively slowing down everyone because i have to do 5 full length chapters in the time they do 1 that wouldnt be very good probably ))

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 10:39 AM

((I planned to continue Sunday but I don't mind starting earlier if you want))

Sativolon Gifolio

Sativolon doesn't know what else to ask so he just continues to pilot the ship until they reach the mainland or something else happens

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 02:07 PM

(( also i thought of more things to ask so sativolon will do that instead of waiting for the ship to reach the land actually ))

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 02:15 PM

(( @Q & A & others actually i might be able to continue now, ))

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 02:16 PM

((Give me a bit))

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 02:33 PM

((Okay I'm here))

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 02:35 PM

"Now that I think about it, how did you even leave the island in the first place? I thought anyone who has approached the water has vanished and never returned"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 02:40 PM

"A half-truth. It seems the beach contained a nest of Higurashi."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 02:43 PM

"I see... That makes sense. Also, about your appearance. Is the person you disguise yourself as someone who has actually existed before, or..?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 02:47 PM

"I'm disguising as myself. Or, in other words, the body I held before I required an elaborate ruse."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 02:49 PM

"Then, is the Advisor disguising himself in a similar way?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 02:50 PM

"Due to his age? No, the man really is that old. I've known him for centuries."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 02:51 PM

"Also, Your Majesty, do you have a name? I always wondered about that."

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 02:52 PM

"Perhaps I did. However, it's been lost to the years."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 02:53 PM

"Do you not remember your own name?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 02:55 PM

"Indeed."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 02:56 PM

"That's... How did that happen?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 02:57 PM

"It's been centuries since I've gone by title alone. My name was simply an irrelevance."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 02:58 PM

"Did the Advisor forget his own name, too?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:02 PM

"No, his name was Qualia Magus."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:04 PM

"Is he the same Qualia Magus as the current head of MSRD? Did he time travel back to the past?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:05 PM

"We reused the name on the current Qualia Magus."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:07 PM

"Am I right to assume that this means 'the current' Qualia Magus's real name is not Qualia?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:08 PM

"You're certainly an annoying 'ally'."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:09 PM

"Well, we still have some time before we arrive. Better than doing nothing."

Sativolon looks at the land ahead of the ship does he recognize it. Also are there any seagulls crying this is extremely important.

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:14 PM

They're heading back to the remains of the capital.

There are seagulls yeah.

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:26 PM

"...Then, how about we change the subject? How about history? I'm not familiar with what the life was like before IE. You lived back then, right? Can you tell me about it?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:29 PM

"I'm afraid my memory of accounts has long faded."

"However, I do remember some pieces."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:30 PM

"I'd love to hear it. Please go ahead."

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:34 PM

"The world was ruled by 6 kings. Evil men who tore down the lives of others for the slightest benefit. Men who should've made up the dredges of society."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:37 PM

"Oh, I remember reading about that somewhere. There were... Yakopo, LeMat, Yoph and... three more, right?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:37 PM

"Perhaps. Names are long lost to me now."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:39 PM

"It must be sad being unable to remember your past like that."

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:41 PM

"I have no need for my past. Merely my will to strive for the future. Behind me are nothing but betrayals! But I am one promised to save this world by prophecy! I shall not falter to this mere inconvenience."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:42 PM

"And, what year system was used back then?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:42 PM

"EOW. The same as we have returned to."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:45 PM

"Oh, right, I remember that too. And 1IE was... 2024 EOW, was it?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:45 PM

"No, it was 2022."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:47 PM

"Thanks."

"By the way, were you born around the end of the previous EOW? Or have you lived for centuries even before that?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 03:54 PM

"I was a mere normal person before IE. I lived not long."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 03:56 PM

"Makes sense. Also, where are you planning to go through the anchor?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 04:02 PM

"Going somewhere? Why would I go somewhere?"

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 04:04 PM

"Then how are you going to use it?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 04:06 PM

"I'm going to absorb all the power it contains."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 04:09 PM

"Are you sure? I heard about a person who tried to do the same and instead recieved a curse of madness. Can you be sure that won't happen to you?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 04:14 PM

"It's our only chance at this stage."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 04:18 PM

"I am against this idea. We might find a safer way. You don't have to worry about getting old. If one plan fails, you can always try another one, but if you get cursed it's all over."

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 04:22 PM

"I need power to reform my empire."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 04:25 PM

"Still, what's the hurry? You can go through the archives of MSRD, search for the ways to prevent the curse, I'm sure there should be something about it. I am really afraid that if we follow your plan,.. you will die, Your Majesty."

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 04:28 PM

((Roll persuasion))

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 04:29 PM

(15)

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 04:30 PM

"Denied."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 04:40 PM

"Your Majesty, please, listen to me. You know how there was EOW before this EOW? Well, before that EOW there was another IE. With another you, another Advisor, another me, another Qualia. And before that, there was another EOW and another IE, again and again. Every time the catastrophe happens, IE ends, EOW starts, six kingdoms appear, then two thousand years later they are united and IE starts once again. We are not advancing the history, we are repeating it. Endlessly. And even though all these versions of you are immortal, there is one Emperor at all times. Do you understand what that means? You die. You keep dying. Every time. And I think that the event that kills you is this attempt to get the power of the anchor. If you just avoid it, you can continue living. You can break this cycle. This is something only you can do. I can't explain how I know this, I just...do. I beg you, please, believe me."

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 04:43 PM

"I have no time for the ramblings of a fool. Bring me to the anchor."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 04:45 PM

Sativolon sighs. For now, I'll have to follow him anyway. If both of us die on this ship from starvation, that would be the stupidest outcome. He will not do anything else until they reach the land or something else happens

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 04:46 PM

The ship landed finally.

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 04:50 PM

Sativolon casts Mage Armor on himself just in case (this also activates the arcane ward (this just means +14 temp hp basically)) and leaves the ship. "Do you know where it is?"

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 04:52 PM

The ship landed finally.

((Why did that send twice))

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 05:00 PM

"It should be southwest of here."

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 05:03 PM

"Alright. Tell me if I turn wrong somewhere." Sativolon goes where the Emperor is telling him to go and also looks around tell me if there's anything noteworthy

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 05:07 PM

As Sativolon moves away from the ship Higurashi begin to emerge from the ground.

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 05:10 PM

"F*uck" Sativolon says this in his mind in infernal language. Then casts Invisibility and runs. Runs still in the direction described by The Emperor (edited)

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 05:11 PM

They are still following.

((What's your running speed)) (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 05:12 PM

((30ft))

Q & A & others 22-Nov-21 05:16 PM

Yeah they're definitely catching up.

Sativolon Gifolio 22-Nov-21 05:16 PM

((How many of them are there))

((also i have to leave now goodbye. we will find out the number of higurashi in the next session))

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 01:49 PM

((Not rn sorry))

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:11 PM

((Yeah okay))

There are about 8 Higurashi running at him. The number is increasing.

"Those damn beasts!"

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:15 PM

"Your Majesty, we have a problem. They seem to be catching up, we are unable to hide even with invisibility, there is too many of them for me to fight, and I do not have any good means of escape prepared. Do you have any ideas?" Sativolon continues running btw

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:18 PM

"Those damn cretins are the filth I buried beneath my empire. Those fools thought they were helping in any way. Well, see what your havoc wreaks now. Sativolon, grant me your power. I shall need it to execute a cloaking spell designed for these beasts."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:19 PM

"O, of course. How do I do that?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:20 PM

"A third level spell slot. Do you hold one?"

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:21 PM

"Of course."

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:22 PM

"This incantation requires you to stay still. I recommend you advance to a level of protection, such as a tree."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:22 PM

Any trees nearby?

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:23 PM

Yes there are trees around.

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:25 PM

Sativolon runs to a tree and uses Misty Step to teleport on it because he is bad at climbing. This breaks the invisibility btw.

"Alright, what now?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:33 PM

The Higurashi stop. "Very well, repeat the incantation: Odi Mariam Nyigi."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:33 PM

Sativolon repeats.

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:33 PM

((That's "I Hate Maria Ushiromiya" grinded through google translate for 5 minutes straight)) (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:34 PM

((is this why it took you 5 minutes to answer))

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:34 PM

((Yes))

The Higurashi look around for Sativolon, but can't seem to locate him.

"Some of their senses may still work, but they'll be unable to track magic within a relatively large radius."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:36 PM

(( so did that consume a level 3 spell slot ))

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:37 PM

((Yes))

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:39 PM

Sativolon climbs down the tree, casts invisibility again and continues in the direction he was going.

Q and others BOT 27-Nov-21 03:41 PM

Nothing eventful occurs for several hours

Sativolon Gifolio BOT 27-Nov-21 03:41 PM

Invisibility actually ended after the first hour but I do not have any more level 2 spell slots

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:42 PM

The Higurashi do not bother Sativolon ANYWAY.

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:42 PM

"By the way, how long is this protection going to last?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:43 PM

"As long as you and I hold form. I would advise not dying."

"The journey is long and we hold no means of transportation. I would advise seeking refuge soon enough."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:46 PM

"Oh, it's that far? I assumed we'd reach the anchor sooner than that."

Well, is there anything around that we could seek refuge in? Any old houses?

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 03:53 PM

((Roll investigation))

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 03:53 PM

(10)

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:02 PM

Nothing around.

"Have you packed a tent, at least?"

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:03 PM

"What do you mean, I? Weren't you in control of my body for the past year?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:04 PM

"Well, I had no intention of searching through your things."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:05 PM

"Then no, I don't have one. Why would a researcher like me need a tent?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:06 PM

"Says the man who hides from society in a cabin of oddities."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:10 PM

Sativolon wanted to argue, but then decided not to argue because it's The Emperor. Has there been anything at least slightly resembling a house nearby at least a few times today or we've just been walking through the forest with nothing but trees? (edited)

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:12 PM

There has been not a single sign of civilization.

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:13 PM

((Conflict in q&a: man vs nature (nature is winning) ))

Sativolon decides to continue walking until he finds something or until it becomes like really late at night.

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:15 PM

It becomes really late at night.

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:17 PM

"It seems we will just have to sleep outside. I am sorry."

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:18 PM

"I'm no stranger to survival. But can you handle it?"

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:20 PM

"It will be tough, but it's not like we have any other options."

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:22 PM

"I suppose so. Rest, then."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:23 PM

Sativolon goes to sleep outside. This won't be good for my health... I hope we reach the anchor soon.

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:27 PM

Sativolon awoke inside of 1 of 3 pods, back inside the island room replica of his cabin. One of the pods was closed but Seretta was sitting in the corner of the room, and Gas Trick was vaguely floating around.

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:29 PM

"Oh, back at the labyrinth. So... what are you doing here?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:29 PM

"You're awake?" She looked at him. "Care to explain what the fuck is going on?"

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:30 PM

"Honestly, I wanted to ask you the exact same question."

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:31 PM

"Oh yeah, real convenient. Feigning ignorance."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:33 PM

"Alright, let's not jump to any conclusions, let's start from the beginning, I will explain everything I know."

"After I went into the pods the first time, I was attacked in real world. Then I woke up in this room. I spent... I don't know now much time here, killed a Higurashi, went into the pod, spent one more day in the real world, and now I'm back here."

"And what are you two doing here?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:36 PM

"What? No, you couldn't have gone back to the real world. Your pod wasn't working."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:36 PM

"Which one? This, or the previous one?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:37 PM

"Hmmm.... I guess that's true."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:37 PM

((what))

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:39 PM

((This is her response))

Q & A & others

"Hmmm.... I guess that's true."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:40 PM

"What? What do you mean by 'that's true'? I asked 'which pod', how is this an answer."

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:45 PM

"I'm just thinking to myself. What, does everyone have to explain things to you?" She rolled her eyes.

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:46 PM

"Then can you answer my question? I am answering yours."

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:46 PM

"That would take too long. Where are you? In the real world."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:48 PM

"From the time I first went into the pod and until I was attacked, I was on an island. The next time I woke up in the real world, I was on a ship. Right before I woke up here, I was in a forest."

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:49 PM

"That's not helpful. What year?"

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:50 PM

"726 IE before the attack, 727 IE after."

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:50 PM

"That's bad. You have to head to 2021EOW, quickly."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:51 PM

Also Sativolon tries to talk to the Emperor in his mind I suppose that doesn't work?

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:51 PM

"Yo, Seretta homie, are we really supposed to be guiding the participants this openly?" Gas Trick. "Who gives a shit?"

Sativolon Gifolio

Also Sativolon tries to talk to the Emperor in his mind I suppose that doesn't work?

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:51 PM

It does not work.

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:53 PM

"What do you mean, quickly? If I travel to 2021 EOW wouldn't I arrive at the same moment no matter what time it was before I went there?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:56 PM

"Well, everyone else is there. If you meet them here ahead of time, you'd know you weren't there, which means you couldn't join them in real time. That's a paradox."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:57 PM

"That's fair. Is there any way I can know how much time I have before the next return to the labyrinth? They do not seem to be happening at regular intervals."

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 04:58 PM

"In theory, it's a progress based thing. But Q seems to want to trap you here."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 04:59 PM

"Is this why you are the only two here? Why Q isn't here?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:01 PM

"Maybe. I'm also supposed to be ejected from the game, and I guess Madakoe's just a liability."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:03 PM

"Also, Q has told you everything about this game and this world, right? Can you confirm something for me?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:03 PM

"Well, mostly. Q's not exactly the most situationally aware."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:05 PM

"There is more than one year that can be called '2021 EOW'. I'd say, probably even more than a thousand years that can be called '2021 EOW'. Is that right?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:07 PM

"That's right, yeah. Don't ask about specifics though, I don't know that much."

"Huh? Didn't Q say that was the big final reveal, bro? You sure you should spill the beans to this homie?" Gas Trick. "Who gives a shit? Q's mystery can rot unsolved for all I care." Seretta.

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:09 PM

"In that case, what 2021 EOW am I supposed to go to?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:14 PM

"There are... Countless. Literally. Even Q has no idea when this whole mess began. I guess it's assumed you just show up at the right one, or something."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:16 PM

"I see, thank you for confirming my suspicions. This was very helpful."

"So, what exactly happened to my pods? Can you explain it in more detail?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:24 PM

"There's 2 kinds of pods. Those that bring you back to the real world, and those that just freeze you asleep. We both had pods that just keep us asleep."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:25 PM

"Is this pod" gestures to the pod he woke up in "also like this?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:26 PM

"I had gas trick alter it, so not anymore."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:28 PM

(To Gas Trick) "Didn't know you could do that. That's..." Sativolon remembers the three "cool" phrases he heard from his younger colleagues at MSRD "...Unreal, bro!"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:31 PM

"It's gnarly, homie, yeah!" finger guns

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:33 PM

"Then, if you don't know how I visited the real world, I suppose you don't know about what I saw while I was in this room too?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:35 PM

"I assume you saw an island."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:36 PM

"Gas Trick, do you think this too?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:36 PM

"Yeah, homie? What else would you see?"

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:41 PM

"Never mind. My mind was still hazy back then, must have been my imagination." I still don't know what Q wants from us, so if he turns out to be our enemy and this is the one piece of information that even he doesn't know about, it could give us a really needed advantage. ((if it wasnt clear i am thinking the cursive text i did not say it out loud)) (edited)

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:42 PM

"Uh, okay... Madakoe isn't up yet, so I recommend getting back in the pod before you miss it."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:44 PM

"One last question. When I arrive in 2021 EOW, what exactly am I supposed to do?"

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:45 PM

"How the fuck should I know? You figure it out."

Sativolon Gifolio 27-Nov-21 05:48 PM

Maybe I should also ask about LeMat- never mind, it's better if I don't risk staying here any more than necessary without reason. "Goodbye then. You really helped me here." Sativolon goes back to his pod.

Q & A & others 27-Nov-21 05:49 PM

"Uh... Thanks." Seretta looked confused. Sativolon finished another chapter(and another session) (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:02 PM

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Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:04 PM

Sativolon awoke walking down the path, his body already moving.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:06 PM

"Oh, good morning. Though, I would've preferred if you woke me up normally. It's not very pleasant to have someone else control your body."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:10 PM

"You should consider making me wait less, then."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:11 PM

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:11 PM

"Apology accepted."

"I do not wish to fight, however I cannot allow my destiny to falter here."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:15 PM

After a few minutes of silence, Sativolon continues the conversation. "By the way, back on the island, I used Detect Magic sometimes and there was a really strong curse-like aura. Could it be that you were the cause of this?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:16 PM

"That seems like a natural conclusion."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:17 PM

"Then, did that wolf die because of you, too?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:19 PM

"Indeed. I acquired some rather strange time dilation abilities many a year ago, now."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:21 PM

"So... You saved my life! Your Majesty! I, I am forever indebted to you, Your Majesty!"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:22 PM

"Of course. Do not believe I would allow someone who has showed such loyalty to the cause to perish in such a way."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:23 PM

Sativolon thanks the Emperor a few more times and then probably doesn't say anything else for a few more hours.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:27 PM

Nothing happens for a few hours.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:29 PM

"I am sorry, but do you mind if I ask you a few more questions? Just silently walking is pretty boring, I'd say."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:29 PM

"Speak."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:30 PM

"I am curious about Qualia Magus, the one that was leading MSRD. So, who is he?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:31 PM

"Balthazar Yakopo. The man should feel honored to receive such a position, yet he squanders it with blind arrogance towards 'fate'. What a fool."

"Fate is a reward to those who deserve it, and punishment to those who do in turn. Treating it as some common toy, the man is no better than any spoiled child."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:33 PM

"But what was the point of concealing his name? And appearance? From what I heard, Yakopos are elves while Qualia Magus looked certainly human."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:36 PM

"Because the Yakopos were all assassinated, long ago."

"We desired a safe refuge for the man. The Advisor himself asked for it."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:39 PM

"Also, was only Qualia Magus Balthazar? Or previous heads of MSRD were also actually him?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:43 PM

"Qualia Magus has been the MSRD head since it's foundation. The specifics were left to him, you'd have to check with him."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:44 PM

"I see. Also, since Yakopos were all assassinated long ago, does that mean the modern Yakopos are unrelated to them?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:46 PM

"2 of them survived. I thought it was 1, but it appears another survivor existed. Elfbat Yakopo, and later Jeretto Yakopo. Those were the survivors, I believe."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:48 PM

"And when did this assassination happen? 2021 EOW?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:49 PM

"EOW? No, it was roughly 150 years ago, now."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:51 PM

"Oh. I thought it was when the Yakopo kingdom fell and the Empire was established. Then, what was the reason for such a terrible crime?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:53 PM

"That remains unknown. However, I believe their boys blame me. What other reason would they have to play petty vigilante against my nobles."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 02:56 PM

Sativolon shrugs. "How foolish."

"Also, there's one more thing I've always been curious about. That one room in MSRD where only you and Balthazar were allowed to enter. What exactly is there?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 02:59 PM

"His office? That room is merely where the MSRD's truly powerful creations are kept. We merely obscure the most powerful technology to prevent any panic."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:01 PM

"That's fair. Hm, what else to ask... Do you know anyone using the pseudonym Q?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:02 PM

"How do you know about Q?"

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:05 PM

"I've met Q. In a place with six doors, with various symbols on them. A boat, an island, a cave, et cetera. And that place wasn't the Anchor, by the way."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:07 PM

"That can't be true."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:08 PM

"Why?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:12 PM

"The man is in a prison he'll never walk from. Until the end of time, that man shall rot for his sins, unaging in mind or body, forever forced to burn for his crimes! The epitome of scum!"

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:14 PM

"Wait, what? Can you explain from the beginning? Who exactly is Q? What happened to him? What crimes did he commit?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:16 PM

"Q is... A tyrant. A scourge of a man. He is the very ideal of what I face! A man like him deserves to face no less punishment, I assure you."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:17 PM

"Was Q... one of the six kings from before IE?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:18 PM

"Indeed. The God King himself. An arrogant title, fit for such a clown."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:18 PM

(( are there any similarities between Arcadius from Bruum and Q from Labyrinth? ))

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:21 PM

((Roll perception))

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:21 PM

(13)

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:22 PM

Q does look like a really old Arcadius from Bruum time. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:24 PM

"Does Q's prison resemble what I described? A room with six doors with symbols, like the Anchor?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:26 PM

"No, his prison is much more advanced. He is more akin to specter than man at this stage."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:26 PM

"Then, can you describe his prison?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:28 PM

"No, I don't believe I can. It's no physical location, and what it resembles is far beyond my knowledge. Much as I despise Balthazar, the man is a genius."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:31 PM

"Alright. I think I understand it now. What would be necessary to do in order for Q to escape from his prison? Because I suspect that at this very moment, Q is trying to do exactly that."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:32 PM

"The room exists outside of time and space. Until we reconstruct the door to his chamber after that explosion, it will be impossible to access it. Whether to leave or enter."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:34 PM

"Outside of time and space, huh? Thanks. This was incredibly important. Then, do you know any person named Seretta?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:38 PM

"I suppose you heard that name at the MSRD?"

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:39 PM

"Not exactly. I will explain this a bit later. Can you please answer for now? This is very important."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:42 PM

"Seretta is the name given to one of our programs, yes. However most refer to her as simply 'Project Seer'."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:43 PM

"And what does this program do?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:43 PM

"Artificial Intelligence."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:44 PM

"I understand. Does it have any more specific use than just general human-imitating AI?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:48 PM

"No, the project was merely to see if we could create a person."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:48 PM

"I see."

"Now, please listen, Your Majesty. Over the past year, in my dreams I have multiple times appeared in a place that I described to you, and met a group of people from different times. 706 IE, 726 IE, 736 IE, 187 EOW, 2021 EOW. Q was also there and seemed to be the person in charge. He was making us "play a game" which was giving us information about the various truths of this world. This is how I know about Q, and the Higurashi, and the Anchor, and many other things. Therefore, I suspect that the place we have been visiting is Q's prison and his goal is making us break him out of his prison."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:51 PM

"Such a selfish fool... Clearly Qualia has not been paying him the attention I ordered." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:52 PM

"Now, this is also how I know about the repeating world. The thing I talked about yesterday. It's not ramblings of a fool. The world really is repeating itself endlessly."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:53 PM

"Q is a madman. Do not take his words as reality."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:55 PM

"Q never talked about it. I came to this conclusion based entirely on the information I got from my observations here, and from the other 'participants' of his game."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 03:55 PM

"I maintain my words. Such a concept is absurd."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 03:58 PM

"However, you have personally lived during two EOWs, didn't you? Don't you find that strange? Also, three of six kings were LeMat, Yakopo and Arcadius. And right before the EOW, there were nobles with all these names."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:01 PM

"Yes, that was a... Shameful, but necessary decision."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:03 PM

"And speaking about Arcadius. Is there anything you could tell me about Cerno Arcadius, the captain of the Royal Guard? Like him being another person disguised under a fake name."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:04 PM

"Cerno Arcadius II is Q's son. The Advisor is fond of him, so he quickly rose through the ranks."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:06 PM

"...Yeah, I probably should've expected something like this. Also, I heard a rumour that a few days before EOW, the Advisor was murdered. It is false, I assume?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:07 PM

"You would be... Correct. His pupil as well."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:07 PM

"Correct as in, he was murdered?!"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:08 PM

"He was killed, yes. That damn Balthazar had him assassinated as a traitor."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:08 PM

"Why did Balthazar think that?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:10 PM

"Supposedly my advisor came to him with a plan to assassinate me."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:11 PM

"And you didn't investigate anything about it? And just allowed Balthazar to kill your best friend?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:12 PM

"I cannot allow any risks to destroy my empire."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:13 PM

"That might be true."

"Hmm... I guess that's all I wanted to ask. But once again, the repeating world is real, please, believe me. What evidence would I need to convince you?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:17 PM

"The matter is profoundly ridiculous. I am careful, but I do not chase phantoms where there are none."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:21 PM

"Say, when we reach the Anchor, what if we go 2750 years back? Then we check what's outside, return back to the modern day, and you can gather the power as you planned. 2750 years ago would be 2 years before EOW. If there is an Empire exactly like our one, I have proven my theory. If there isn't, I am a fool. In any case, we will return exactly to the point in time we started at, so it won't delay anything even if you are in a hurry."

(( for now, sativolon's actual plan is to go to 2021 EOW, tell everyone to get out of there because theres nothing interesting there, and then go 2750 years back ))

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:30 PM

"Very well." He sounded annoyed.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:30 PM

"Thank you."

Sativolon is going to walk forward doing nothing a few more hours or unless something else happens

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:32 PM

Still nothing.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:33 PM

"Oh, that reminds me. Have you ever heard of such device as a 'computer'?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:34 PM

"Oh you've heard of them? That was the device Q was trapped in."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:35 PM

"I've heard from Q. Although he didn't seem to be trapped in it, more like he had one inside his prison."

If the Emperor doesn't have anything else to say here Sativolon will continue going until another evening comes or something else happens.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:41 PM

The evening comes.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:42 PM

Sativolon casts Tiny Hut because now he has this spell and goes to sleep inside the hut.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:44 PM

Sativolon finishes the chapter and awakes in the labyrinth.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:47 PM

(who is there. still seretta and gas trick?) (edited)

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:47 PM

Seretta and Gas Trick were in the same place as before.

"It's not letting you sleep?" Seretta.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:48 PM

"I just spent another day in the real world. Are you saying it's been seconds here?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:49 PM

"You just got in, then out again, yeah."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:50 PM

"Really seems like Q's trying to keep me here. Do you have anything that would let me go for days in real world without sleeping? If I don't lose consciousness, I won't end up here, I think."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:51 PM

"I have no idea, sorry."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:53 PM

Sativolon remembers about Bruum doing weird imagination things in the Mad King's palace and that this labyrinth isn't exactly a physical space and tries to use his imagination to materialise an iron brick. Somehow.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:54 PM

Sativolon's pocket feels heavier.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:54 PM

Sativolon checks his pocket.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:55 PM

There's an iron brick.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:56 PM

Then, Sativolon tries to materialise a potion of Greater Restoration (thats a spell that can remove levels of exhaustion (thing you get when you don't sleep for days))

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 04:58 PM

It did not appear.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 04:59 PM

"Goodbye again then." Sativolon goes to sleep in the pod again.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:01 PM

Sativolon wakes back up in the cabin.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:01 PM

((the tiny hut?))

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:02 PM

((Yes i forgot the name))

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:07 PM

Sativolon continues going forward he doesn't have anything else to discuss. Btw is the brick still there

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:08 PM

The brick is still there.

Sativolon finally reaches a village.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:09 PM

(( does it look like madakoe's village? or any other village sativolon has seen somewhere ))

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:11 PM

((It looks like an old village from the empire. To be clear it's an ABANDONED village.))

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:13 PM

"By the way, how much more do we have to go? At least, is it on scale of hours or days or weeks or months?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:19 PM

"It could take weeks or months."

"Perhaps you should search for a carriage, that should speed things up."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:21 PM

"It's not like we have a horse anyway but... It won't hurt to try, I guess." Sativolon searches the village for any means of transportation or any other interesting things.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:21 PM

((Roll investigation))

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:22 PM

((by the way, have higurashi been appearing from time to time during the past two days or we've never seen one since we used that magic?)) (edited)

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:22 PM

((Not a single one))

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:23 PM

(18 investigation)

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:24 PM

There's a hidden door in one of the houses.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:25 PM

Sativolon casts Mage Armor just in case and opens the door with Mage Hand.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:26 PM

Sativolon entered the central room through the 12:00 door.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:27 PM

(anyone inside?)

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:27 PM

No one is inside.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:28 PM

"Well, Your Majesty, it seems there was another entrance much closer by."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:28 PM

"Indeed. Curious, however."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:28 PM

"What's curious?"

(( the village is

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:29 PM

"Why I was not aware of this door."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:31 PM

(in thoughts, to the emperor) "There's a lot of entrances everywhere. And there's one person here who can make entrances appear and disappear." (aloud) "Is anyone here?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:32 PM

"Well that seems ridiculous."

No one answered out loud. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:36 PM

"The other participants told me about it. I don't think they would lie about something like this." Anyway, Sativolon tries to open the 10:00 door.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:40 PM

The door opened.

Beyond it was a short passage, to the Anchor.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:43 PM

"Oh, one more thing. Before we go 2750 years back, I need to go to 2021 EOW for a moment. Other participants of Q's game are planning to do something there, but they don't even know who Q really is. I'll tell them to stop and then we go back here. There should be no other extra stops. I promise."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:44 PM

"I see, very well. It would be problematic if they ruined the rise of the empire."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:47 PM

Sativolon casts Prestidigitation (this effect: You make a color, a small mark, or a symbol appear on an object or a surface for 1 hour.) on the floor in front of the anchor. Maybe to check how time flows here. Then he touches the anchor and thinks about a concept of the year 2021 EOW without thinking about any one specific year 2021 EOW.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:48 PM

Nothing happens.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:49 PM

((referring to the travel, right? the prestidigitation worked))

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:51 PM

The prestidigitation works, yes.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:52 PM

I suppose they are going to Bruum's 2021, then? Wouldn't make sense for him to travel from 2021 to 2021 without knowing the truth about the repeating world. Sativolon thinks about Bruum's 2021 EOW and tries again.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:53 PM

Nothing happens.

"This can't be the anchor, there's not a trace of magic in it!"

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:56 PM

"Oh, [swearing in infernal]. We exist here after Jeretto steals the anchor's power!" Sativolon runs out of the anchor room and checks all other doors. Which ones are not locked

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:57 PM

They all open into just walls of rock.

"Wait! I understand now! Take me back there!"

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:57 PM

((the 12:00 one still works fine?))

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 05:57 PM

(((The 12:00 is the exception yes))

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 05:58 PM

"What is it?" Sativolon goes back to the anchor room.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 06:00 PM

"I took it's ability to take and give magic. If I return it, it should work anew. Place your palm upon the device."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 06:02 PM

"If you return it and then gather back, won't you stay at the same level of power? How is that going to work?"

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 06:02 PM

"Well, it absorbs magic even without having to grant it. If someone dies, their magic shall flow to here. We need only wait."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 06:03 PM

"Interesting. By the way, how did this device even appear? Would be weird for it to just be a natural phenomenon."

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 06:04 PM

"I have no idea."

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 06:05 PM

"

Sativolon puts his palm on the device as the emperor asked yeah.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 06:07 PM

Immense power surges out of Sativolon into the device.

Sativolon Gifolio 28-Nov-21 06:08 PM

Sativolon again touches the anchor and thinks about a concept of the year 2021 EOW without thinking about any one specific year 2021 EOW.

Q & A & others 28-Nov-21 06:09 PM

((Okay you're paused here for now))

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:25 PM

The Emperor appeared in physical form next to him as he reached out to the anchor. "Zeankut."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:25 PM

((so we didnt teleport yet?))

"What?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:25 PM

((Correct))

"You asked me my name, corrct? The anchor seems to have rejostled my memories. My name is Zeankut."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:27 PM

"Wait, but, you are a human, right? All Zeankuts I know were dwarves."

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:29 PM

"This is not... The body I was born in. I was first created in an inferior form that did not suit me."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:30 PM

"By 'created', do you mean born? Or you were... artificially created, somehow?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:31 PM

"I do indeed mean born. I have no memory of it, however. My life in that form has long been cast away by now."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:31 PM

"What was your first name?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:32 PM

"I believe it began with a Jule. Perhaps Julius?"

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:33 PM

"Did you know anyone who really loved brooms?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:34 PM

"Yes. A traitor in my ranks. But I must confess I am still fond of him."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:36 PM

"A traitor?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:38 PM

"Indeed. He brought in his comrades and carried out a coup."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:39 PM

"Was this after the empire was established?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:39 PM

"Several months, yes."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:40 PM

"Also, who did the body you disguise yourself as belong to? And why did you move into it? Don't dwarves live much longer than humans?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:41 PM

"I 'died'. And so my spirit passed on to who seemed able-bodied and sneaky. One of his comrades, I believe."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:42 PM

"Just to make sure we aren't thinking of similar but different people: he is Bruum Imoht and the body belonged to Madakoe Yoph, right?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:45 PM

"Those names seem familiar. Well, all but Yoph."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:46 PM

"Yeah, I might be confusing him with someone. It wasn't Yoph. Madakoe Greyerl? Madakoe Angiot?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:48 PM

"Perhaps something along those lines."

There was clear discomfort in his voice this time.

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:49 PM

"By the way, do you know Jean Greyerl? She's not from that far past, she is from modern times."

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:50 PM

"Jean Greyerl? The advisor's apprentice?"

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:50 PM

"Right, that one. Then, what about Jean Angiot?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:51 PM

"I recall no such person. The Angiots contain no Jeans."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 02:52 PM

"I see. Now, to the elephant in the room: how do you have a separate body again now?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 02:59 PM

"I do not. I am incorporeal."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 03:00 PM

"Can you exist like this anywhere or only near the anchor?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 03:02 PM

"I appear to have been absorbed by the anchor. I exist as the anchor and it's cavern now."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 03:03 PM

"Does this mean you won't be able to leave the cavern now?!"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 03:07 PM

"That would appear to be the case. However, I have a 2-step solution now."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 03:07 PM

"I'm listening."

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 03:09 PM

"We must undo the end of civilization. It all went to hell when Balthazar killed my advisor. Therefore, you must travel back and prevent him from living to do that at all."

"That way, I shall never end up here in the first place."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 03:14 PM

Oh I knew it would end up like this! I even saw The Emperor being stuck here, of course it was inevitable! It didn't matter at all what I did, didn't it? This is IN THOUGHTS it wasnt said out loud "...I'm afraid it's physically impossible to do exactly what you are proposing. You can't change the past. But, I can do something similar. As I said before, the world is repeating. I can't save you, but I can save another Emperor from a future loop." (edited)

"By the way, about your advisor. In 2021 EOW, did he exist by the name of Qualia Magus? Or he was using a different name back then?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 03:21 PM

"Yes, he was called Qualia Magus then. That's where the name for the modern Qualia came from."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 03:22 PM

"Right. Also, about Femata Magus. Who is she?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 03:23 PM

"Femata Magus? Who is she?"

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 03:23 PM

"Do you not know of any person by the name of Femata Magus?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 03:24 PM

"No, I don't recall any."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 03:25 PM

"She is something like Balthazar-Qualia's daughter. But also she isn't really a normal person, she might be an AI. I'm not sure. Thought Your Majesty might know."

"One last question. Do you know anyone by the name of Kuryow or Theword?"

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 03:30 PM

"I do not."

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 03:31 PM

"Alright, thank you, Your Majesty."

"And goodbye." Sativolon goes to the anchor, touches it and thinks of an unspecified 2021 EOW.

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 03:34 PM

((Chapter ends))

Sativolon Gifolio 05-Dec-21 03:35 PM

((does this mean we end for today? logically it should be like that but sativolons chapters work in very strange ways so im not sure even about that))

Q & A & others 05-Dec-21 03:37 PM

((Yes this is the end))

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:03 PM

((@Sativolon Gifolio)) They woke back up in the island pod room.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:05 PM

"Alright, the anchor makes me go here one more time and then I-" Sativolon noticed Madakoe waking up. "Oh god I'm late!"

((btw, is anyone else in the room))

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:05 PM

Seretta and Gas Trick are here.

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:05 PM

I get up and turn to look at him. "Sativolon?" (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:06 PM

"Was it a few seconds again?" To Seretta and Gas Trick.

Madakoe Angiot

I get up and turn to look at him. "Sativolon?" (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:06 PM

"Yes, it's a long story, but I'm not dead. More importantly, what did you do in 2021 EOW?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:08 PM

"Yeah, another short trip." Seretta sighed.

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:13 PM

"I went to 2020 EOW, and then I was knocked out by Taro LeMat, and I woke up in the Arcadius's cells the next year, and then Bruum came and broke me out."

"And then I talked to a few people and went through the door Arcadius went through, and that's what happened just before I came here." (edited)

"That's about it."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:14 PM

"What door?!"

"Was it connected to anything known as a 'computer' or anything resembling a pocket dimension or..." (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:19 PM

"Not really?"

"Well, as far as I could tell, it's just a door. Only one with nothing inside."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:21 PM

"Alright, I have more things I need to tell you all but first of all we need to meet with everyone else. Seretta, that includes you." Sativolon goes in the direction of the central room do Madakoe and Seretta follow

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:22 PM

Seretta is not going.

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:22 PM

"You'll probably have to drag Seretta along."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:23 PM

"Well, you drag her, I'm not strong enough for that."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:24 PM

I grab Seretta and drag her out of the room.

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:25 PM

Grapple check.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:25 PM

Sativolon uses Help action to give Madakoe advantage

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:27 PM

((17))

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:33 PM

Madakoe is able to drag Seretta.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:34 PM

We are going to the Ch8 Higurashi room unless something happens before we reach it

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:37 PM

The exit from the island room does not open.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:38 PM

"Cerno, what does this mean."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:39 PM

"I don't think Cerno can hear you."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:39 PM

"I think Cerno Arcadius, also known as Q, can hear me very well."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:41 PM

"How the hell'd you find that out?" Seretta.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:42 PM

"I'll explain it when he opens this door and lets us all gather together. I don't want to explain this multiple times."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:42 PM

I laugh. "I still don't actually know why anyone thought Qualia was Q." (edited)

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:43 PM

"I don't think we're getting back. We've been expelled from the game."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:44 PM

"Hmm... Gas Trick, you can teleport, right?"

"To other parts of this labyrinth."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:45 PM

"Ah, well... I tried that, homie, but... I just don't see anything outside... It ain't lit."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:46 PM

"The door isn't opening, Cerno is ignoring us, and now even you can't do anything. Great."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:46 PM

"Maybe we should try kicking the door down?"

"I mean, it's against the rules, but if we're already expelled...."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:47 PM

"He'll just send you to that room above and it will be even worse."

"Also hey, Cerno, don't I get an advice corner for killing that Higurashi in this room? It would be really nice if you showed up and told me where it is."

Sativolon Gifolio

"He'll just send you to that room above and it will be even worse."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 03:49 PM

"It seems like free passage to up there is becoming pretty popular, so I wouldn't say it's that bad." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:51 PM

"By the way, Seretta, from what I know Cerno can see and hear everything here, but does that include telepathy? There's something I'd want to discuss without him hearing it."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 03:57 PM

"It shouldn't include telepathy, no."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 03:57 PM

((cerno is still ignoring us, right?))

"Then, can you keep what we're going to discuss a secret? Or if Cerno ordered you to speak you'd have no choice but to do it? Same question to you, Gas Trick." (edited)

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 04:00 PM

"I don't give a shit anymore." "Well, rules are rules, homie!" (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:02 PM

"Ok, then sorry Gas Trick, but we have to exclude you from this. Give me 10 minutes." Sativolon casts Telepathic Bond as a ritual it takes 10 minutes. Sativolon, Seretta and Madakoe can now talk to each other telepathically for an hour.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:09 PM

Telepathic conversation "Ok, so let's go through everything in order. After everyone went to their pods for the first time, I woke up in my 726 IE as normal. Then later on that day I was attacked by Alicia Serti, you probably don't know her. She's a tax collector. This is where my memory gets very hazy, I don't remember how she attacked me or why, just the fact that it happened. Then I... it's very hard to explain, but I basically saw everything that happened to all participants from the moment they woke up after the first visit to the labyrinth and almost until the end of their fourth visit to the labyrinth. ...It's really hard to explain how. And also at the same time I was in this room and killed a Higurashi. Then Q appeared and told me to go sleep in the pod, I did that, woke up in the real world, and since then I stopped seeing these things."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 04:10 PM

"I....... see." (I am talking telepathically) (edited)

"Did she burn you to death for supporting the empire, or...?"

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:12 PM

"I don't remember. Maybe the attack included some sort of fire. Maybe not."

"After that, I spent a few more days in the real world, it doesn't really matter what exactly happened, but I discovered a few things. First of all, the chronology. What's your current understanding of it, Madakoe?"

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 04:18 PM

"...There's IE, and then EOW. IE spans for 706 years, and then transitions to EOW, which goes up until 2021 EOW. Everything after that is supposed to be "unwritten", but 2021 EOW is also somehow the past, not the future. I still don't really know what that's about, but that's besides the point. I'm from 30 EOW, and everyone here's from different years, more or-less, but most of us have used the Anchor to go to 2021 EOW now." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:25 PM

"I also used the anchor to go to 2021 EOW, that's the last thing I did before I got here. Anyway. Let me tell you the story of our world. In the past, there were six kingdoms. Then, they were united and became The Empire and it became 1 IE. Then, in 706 IE something happened and the Empire fell and it became 1 EOW. Then, kingdoms of Yakopo, Arcadia, Tenma Town and three more were created. Then, in 2021 EOW, these kingdoms were united by brave Bruum Imoht and his friends,.." there's clear hostility towards Bruum in these words "...and became The Empire, and the year became 1 IE. And then, the history repeated. Again. And again. No one knows how many loops it's been already." (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 04:26 PM

"...So Bruum's messed everything up?"

I sigh aloud. "I'm absolutely completely unsurprised." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:28 PM

"Bruum is an idiot for going along with a revolution that he knew nothing about, but I can't blame everything on him. I'm more curious about the event that caused IE to change to EOW."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 04:29 PM

"The end of the world?"

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:29 PM

"Yes, that explosion. I still don't know much about it."

"So, some more important points. Cerno Arcadius the EOW King is Q and the father of Cerno Arcadius the IE Head of the Royal Guard. He is immortal, and after he lost his kingdom, he was arrested and put into a magical prison that exists outside of the time. It's this labyrinth. The only way to get him out of here is through a certain magical door and I really hope that the door you just went through in the real world isn't that door." (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 04:34 PM

"The door I went through was supposed to be where he was imprisoned, so....."

I frown. "I wouldn't say the odds are looking good."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:35 PM

"God. Damn. It."

"Is he even still here? What if he already left the labyrinth?"

Sativolon goes to the door that connects to the central room and checks if it has any gaps he could slide a paper through.

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 04:37 PM

((Roll investigation))

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:37 PM

(20 not nat)

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 04:37 PM

There's a small gap, the door is not perfect.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:41 PM

Sativolon tears an empty page out of his spellbook and writes:

It seems that me, Madakoe, Seretta and Gas Trick are stuck in this room. The door is locked and Q isn't anywhere here. What about you? Have you met Q? Please respond. -Sativolon Gifolio P.S. Q's real identity is Cerno Arcadius, the king from 2021 EOW. Also, the world is repeating. 1 EOW = 707 IE; 1 IE = 2022 EOW. This is an endless loop, I don't have enough space to explain it in more detail.

He slides the paper through the gap. (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 04:43 PM

I watch him slide the paper through. "Lucky."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:43 PM

"Anyway. I suspect that Qualia Magus is Q's accomplice. There's not much else to say here, but that's what's happening. Yeah."

"Then, about the Emperor. His name is Julius Zeankut. When he dies, he can move to another person's body and take control over it. He already died in his original body, so I have no idea how he'd look now. A few months after the Empire is founded, Bruum and you will fight him and he will move to your body. So, your consciousness will basically die."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 04:47 PM

"Zeankut? I've definitely heard that name before."

"Actually, that's because it was on the list of names. Did you, uh, see that when you saw "everything that happened"?"

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:48 PM

"Yes, I did."

"Julius Zeankut was one of Bruum's companions. My father also had that surname, but I don't think that's relevant."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 04:49 PM

"Wait, so you're actually Sativolon Zeankut then?"

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 04:50 PM

"Says you, Seretta Imoht."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:50 PM

"Yeah, where did "Seretta Imoht" even come from? You are an AI without a real-world body, aren't you?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 04:51 PM

"Well, I do have a body, but Imoht isn't actually a family name."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:52 PM

"And no, he's not my biological father. He's a dwarf, and I'm half-human half-elf. I have no idea who my biological parents are, actually. So that's why our surnames are different." (edited)

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 04:53 PM

"It's the name of a family of programs. It's like you'd label a folder 'Imoht', and all the files within would be me and those like me."

"Gas Trick and Oil Trick are from the Trick family, that kind of thing."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:55 PM

"Then where did Imoht come from? I've seen Bruum Imoht, a dragonborn, Eric Imoht, a human, and you. Are you all AIs?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 04:55 PM

"So you've met Eric? Yeah, he's like my brother of sorts. As for Bruum, I'm pretty sure we were just named after him."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:56 PM

"Seen during the 'spectation'. Do you have any idea how or why that 'spectation' even happened, actually?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 04:57 PM

"Didn't I already tell you no."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 04:58 PM

"You didn't, actually."

"There are also some things I wanted to ask you. Why is Thebirdis a participant? Everyone else seems to have at least some connection to important events, times or places, while I can't think of one for Thebirdis."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:00 PM

"How the fuck should I know? Q didn't seem to care about that part either."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:01 PM

"Sorry, I don't know, just wanted to ask. Then, who is Femata Magus?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:02 PM

"My body."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:02 PM

"Oh. Oh ok."

((my notes also mention "ask seretta about madakoe" i cant remember what question about madakoe could i possibly have. what did i mean by this))

"Also I just remembered that I have Dimension Door prepared why don't I try using it to get through that door. There were no rules against that as far as I remember." Sativolon casts Mage Armor to activate the arcane ward and then casts Dimension Door to teleport himself and Seretta into the central room.

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:08 PM

Nothing happens.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:09 PM

"Well. It was worth a try, anyway."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:10 PM

"Can I ask?" Seretta sighed. "Why do you hate Q? It's not like he's restricting you or anything."

Sativolon Gifolio

((my notes also mention "ask seretta about madakoe" i cant remember what question about madakoe could i possibly have. what did i mean by this))

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:11 PM

((Don't we all want to ask about Madakoe))

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:11 PM

"Because he's a criminal who committed a serious crime and is now trying to get out of his prison."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:11 PM

"What? No he isn't."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:12 PM

"How do you know?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:13 PM

"Because how the hell would he escape?"

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:14 PM

"By using this game, he is trying to lead people to the door that would let him out of this prison. And judging by what Madakoe said, his plan has been pretty successful so far."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:16 PM

"But Q has no physical form."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:17 PM

"I don't know all high-level MSRD technology Qualia gave him, but if Julius can move between the bodies and AIs like you can exist, Q probably has some solution to that." (edited)

"By the way, Madakoe, did you know that since this labyrinth isn't a physical place, you can break laws of physics here a bit? For example, you can make some simple objects appear just by using your imagination."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:21 PM

"Well, there are some rules on that, but yeah. That's how I got a gun."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:21 PM

"....Really?"

I sit down and try to imagine a copy of TToAJ in front of me really hard.

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:23 PM

"It has to be on your person. And it can't contradict previous events. It basically assumes you somehow picked it up along the way. That's how your items were appearing into here from reality, and that's how certain objects only work in the ways you think they will. Think of a door, it should only open one way, but you can choose which way that is."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:26 PM

"That... makes sense?"

"But then what if multiple people used the same object? Couldn't they have different ideas of how it works?"

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:27 PM

"Then the object will just work differently with different people, I suppose."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:28 PM

"Exactly. Q smugly told me about this as an example of 'knowledge is power'."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:29 PM

"So if I had a pen, one person might expect the writing to be in blue, but the other might expect it to be in black." (edited)

"Then the colour of the ink that came out of it would be different depending on which person used it." (edited)

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:29 PM

"Yeah."

"Or maybe they'd both appear the same color to 1 person, but be a different color for another. Like Qualia."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:31 PM

"Makes sense- Wait, what about Qualia?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:31 PM

"Oh, not him I mean... The concept of Qualia."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:31 PM

"Oh, right."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:31 PM

I very famously do the pichuis(AJ4) smug think pose. "Like in TToAJ, right?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:32 PM

"Sure, whatever."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:34 PM

"Well, I think we've discussed all important points for now. I suggest we look around this island for any other doors or places of interest while we wait for the others to notice my message."

"It is supposed to be an entire branch of the labyrinth, after all. There should be more rooms."

Sativolon goes around the room looking for anything yeah

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:37 PM

((Roll investigation))

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:38 PM

(18)

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:39 PM

There is now a hatch in Sativolon's shack.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:40 PM

"I found it. There's a new hatch in my shack." This is said telepathically just like everything before this so he doesn't need to yell for them to hear him

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:41 PM

I go over to hang out around the hatch in Sativolon's shack.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:43 PM

"By the way, this telepathy has unlimited range." Sativolon opens the hatch and goes inside ig.

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:44 PM

It led down into a question room. 'What is Cerno Arcadius's fate?'

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:45 PM

"Oh there's just a question room. I guess they really aren't giving us any more challenges." telepathically "He is Q." This is said out loud

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:46 PM

Nothing happened.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:47 PM

"He gets sent to a prison that exists outside of time and loses his physical body."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:47 PM

I smirk. "What's his fate after that?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:48 PM

The lettering partially faded.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:50 PM

"Oh, good to know at least something here still works. But I don't want to entertain him with this game of guessing anymore, so could you just answer instead, Seretta?"

"The question is 'Cerno Arcadius's fate'."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:51 PM

"The answer is 'he becomes part of Q'." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:51 PM

"Part of? What do you mean?"

"Wait, is Q... a combination of all Cerno Arcadiuses who ever existed?" (edited)

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:52 PM

"Basically."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:54 PM

"I mean, couldn't you say anyone at any given time is a combination of all of them who existed before?"

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:55 PM

"He becomes part of Q." Said aloud just to make this question room end because I don't like it. "Yes, if the prison exists outside of time, then there's only one prison and one Q for infinite Cernos... Of course, it makes sense."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:55 PM

"Not really."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 05:56 PM

The words were erased.

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:56 PM

I sigh. "Maybe you can explain how people can walk around in a place that exists outside of time?"

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:57 PM

"I can't, but I don't feel like that's impossible. There's a lot of magic we still don't understand."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 05:58 PM

"I guess so."

"It just doesn't really make sense to me how we seem to have completely linear passage of time in a place that exists out of time."

"You'd think they're just using a different clock."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 05:59 PM

"Also, about all this time travel. Seretta, do you know how the Anchor appeared? Who created it and why?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:01 PM

"No clue." She shrugged. "I only know what Q cared enough to tell me."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:01 PM

"Oh, then could you tell us the rest of questions from question rooms and the answers to them?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:04 PM

"Who killed Balthazar Yakopo, that's Balthazar Yakopo himself. Who lies beyond the veil, that's any traitor you've seen along the way. What is the emperor's weakness, that's entering the body of his closest descendant. Who constructed the cavern stronghold, that's Nero. What is the Emperor's name, that one had too many answers I don't remember anymore."

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Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:05 PM

"What happens if the Emperor enters the body of his closest descendant?"

Original message was deleted or could not be loaded.

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:05 PM

Pinned a message.

"I think Q said something about that killing him."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 06:06 PM

I stand there and think.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:07 PM

"But Madakoe is supposedly the Emperor's son and the Emperor certainly moved to his body and survived. It doesn't make sense."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:07 PM

"But was he his son at the time Madakoe entered his body?"

"or sorry, other way around."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:09 PM

"Does this mean the descendant of the biological body he is currently in, then?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:11 PM

"Well, think about it this way. The Emperor only enters Madakoe's body before he has Madakoe as a child, right? They're just strangers at that point."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:13 PM

"Okay, now that's just really weird. Time-based blood relation?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:13 PM

"I guess it'd be more accurate to say his closest descendant at that time."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:14 PM

"Also wait, are you sure that he'd die in this case? Not just get stuck as the second mind in the same body?"

(( also the existence of "everyone but sativolon" spoiler tags implies that?? madakoe can somehow know what other people are doing WHATS going on ))

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:20 PM

"I don't know, I'm just taking Q at his word."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:21 PM

"...Oh, okay. Alright."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 06:22 PM

"Maybe I should mention this, but I actually met the Emperor a while ago."

"Or.... his spirit, anyway."

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:22 PM

The lights everywhere begin to dim.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:23 PM

"Yes, I know- What's going on?"

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 06:23 PM

"It looks like the lights everywhere are beginning to dim."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:23 PM

Sativolon runs to the door that leads to the central room.

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 06:23 PM

I grab my torch and light it.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:24 PM

Btw is Gas Trick still around here somewhere?

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:24 PM

"Sorry homie, looks like Q's given up on this loop..." Gas Trick is still illuminating the area around the door.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:26 PM

"I couldn't care less if he wants to continue this game or not. Is this going to have any other consequences?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:27 PM

"According to Oil Trick, he doesn't seem to be letting anyone out of here..."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:28 PM

"So you can communicate? Why didn't you tell me earlier?! We could've contacted the others!"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:28 PM

"Just with Oil Trick, he's my bro, you know? Homies just get each other. Telepathically."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:29 PM

"Yes. I give information to you, you send it to Oil Trick, he tells it to everyone else."

"Where is he right now?! What is everyone else doing?!"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:30 PM

"Ah, I don't think he'd be allowed to do that, homie-"

"What's happening? Well, apparently Madakoe's broken the game or something. Not having a gnarly time."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:30 PM

(( yeah is seretta still around here somewhere? ))

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:31 PM

((She is here yes))

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:31 PM

"Madakoe, what did you do?! Gas, can you ask Oil for details?!"

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 06:31 PM

"I'm.... right here."

"I've been with you the whole time since I woke up. If I've done anything to break the game, the blame rests just as much with you."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:33 PM

"Well, you've gone into the door. If there's a second you here right now who entered through it or something, I'd say you aren't innocent."

"Gas, can you at least ask Oil to tell them to go to the central room?"

Sativolon Gifolio

"Well, you've gone into the door. If there's a second you here right now who entered through it or something, I'd say you aren't innocent."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 06:35 PM

I frown. "And I'd say I am."

"Just as much as if the Emperor took over my body."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:37 PM

"Yeah, if there's two of you the one here is obviously earlier chronologically. No point in discussing this further."

"Gas Trick, please!"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:43 PM

"I told him, no worries homie."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:43 PM

"To tell them to come to the central room?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:44 PM

"Yeah, exactly."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:44 PM

"Thanks, man. Totally gnarly." Sativolon starts hitting the door with his staff from time to time to attract attention of people when they get there.

Sativolon takes a deep breath to calm down and gather his thoughts. "Seretta, one other question. Now that I think about it, I should've started with this, actually. Do you know why the explosion happened? The one that turned IE into EOW." (edited)

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:50 PM

"I think I heard something about Jean doing that."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:51 PM

"Huh."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 06:51 PM

"Huh."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:53 PM

"Also, Seretta, what would happen if you slept in a pod that lets people return to the real world?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:54 PM

"I... Have no idea. I just assumed it wouldn't work."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:55 PM

"Gas Trick, can you adjust Seretta's pod? Like you did with mine?"

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 06:57 PM

"Uh... Alright, homie."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 06:58 PM

"...Well, for now, the only thing we have left to do is wait for the others to come here." Sativolon is still knocking on the door btw.

"While we wait, we could... play my favorite card game Project Shrine Maiden Six The Embodiment Of Scarlet Devil, for example?"

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 07:03 PM

"Really? Do you have a deck on you?"

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 07:04 PM

"I don't, but in this labyrinth it shouldn't be a problem." Sativolon tries to use his Imagination to create a deck of cards for this game.

Q & A & others 12-Dec-21 07:05 PM

The cards don't appear.

"You can't just say you don't have them before you try." Seretta took out a deck.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 07:05 PM

"Oh, that's how it works. Thanks."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 07:06 PM

"I don't.... actually know how to play."

"I'm only just about familiar with Mental Concemory."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 07:07 PM

"The rules are simple, actually." Sativolon explains the rules of this game that are indeed simple. (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 07:08 PM

I am amazed by how incomprehensibly simple they are.

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 07:09 PM

"Alright, let's begin. Sakuya Izayoi, 3 cards, 12. Your turn."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 07:13 PM

"Hong Meiling, 9, 10. Go fish."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 07:14 PM

"Oh, that's a pretty strong move. Fine, I'll be more careful this time. Muhammad Avdol, 1 card, 0."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 07:16 PM

"Sativolon Gifolio, 1 card, 1."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 07:17 PM

"HOW"

"Fine... Readd, ? cards, ?."

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 07:19 PM

"....."

I scowl. "pichuis, 4 cards, A."

Sativolon Gifolio 12-Dec-21 07:23 PM

"Okuhiko Iida, 4 cards, 7 and Satoru Yukidoh, -4 cards, 11."

(( i have to leave now goodbye ))

Madakoe Angiot 12-Dec-21 07:27 PM

((Cya))

Sativolon Gifolio 14-Dec-21 04:37 PM

(( [a message that was here is no longer relevant] )) (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Dec-21 12:25 PM

(( [a message where i asked about opinions on the previous message ] )) (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 16-Dec-21 02:04 PM

((Saturday seems good to me))

Q & A & others 17-Dec-21 10:02 AM

((hi))

((This is not worth doing because if you guys just rush through chapter 10 we will just end up with a weekend where nothing happens(literal) instead of a weekend where nothing happens(metaphorical)))

Sativolon Gifolio 17-Dec-21 10:07 AM

((ok thanks. then sunday?))

Q & A & others 17-Dec-21 10:07 AM

((Yes))

Madakoe Angiot 17-Dec-21 02:15 PM

((I don't really get the thread of logic but alright,))

Sativolon Gifolio 17-Dec-21 02:24 PM

(( perhaps this means that even if we finish chapter 10 we will have to wait for jean to do something in chapter 11 before everyone else can start it ))

Madakoe Angiot 17-Dec-21 02:25 PM

((I guess so if Jean can't finish first/in time? I know she wanted to start the chapter early (Atmey didn't respond to Nate asking for clarification so))) (edited)

((either way I don't see what the difference would be between doing it on Saturday and Sunday though(they're both in the weekend))) (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:01 PM

"...It's been quite some time and they still haven't shown up. Even if the door is soundproof, they should've at least noticed the paper. Hey, Gas Trick, what are they doing?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:02 PM

The lights slowly began to return back on.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:02 PM

I look up at the door. "....Maybe they haven't managed to get to the central room?" (edited)

"It looks like the lights are slowly beginning to return back on."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:03 PM

"Lemme ask Oil Trick, homie." Gas Trick mimicked a phone ring, but he'd never done this before so it was clearly just for dramatic effect.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:03 PM

((just noticed i opened madakoes character sheet instead of my own why did i do that))

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:04 PM

((What's the difference really))

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:05 PM

((theres only one character in q&a. you think that there are more than 1 because of amnesia body swaps immortality and time travel))

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:08 PM

I patiently wait for Oil to answer the call.

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:09 PM

"Apparently they're about to leave the labyrinth, homie."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:11 PM

"Agh. Why is it so hard to organise even something as simple as this with those people?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:11 PM

I frown. "Where are the pods?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:11 PM

"Also, why are the lights back on? Did Q change his mind and decide to continue the game?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:12 PM

"Maybe Q had to force them not to come near us."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:12 PM

"Gave 'em a final chance or something. Apparently they're supposed to 'understand', you know how it be."

"That's stupid. A final chance that just so happens to match the number of times they were allowed to go in the first place? So subtle." Seretta rolled her eyes.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:15 PM

"Well, it's not like I really care. I doubt there's still anything we need this game for."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:15 PM

"...I doubt there's really anywhere else to go."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:16 PM

"More importantly, we should check everything we know and discuss our plan for what to do next."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:17 PM

"Have they actually left yet, though?"

"If they're just about to leave, we could be missing our last chance to talk to them."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:18 PM

"Oh, apparently Jean and Bruum's throwing a tantrum now. This mess's getting wild." Gas Trick played a sad guitar solo.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:19 PM

"Yes, Gas, it would be great if you explained what's been happening there. How Madakoe's 'broken the game', for example."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:23 PM

"Oh, I have no idea. Not really gettin' play-by-plays." Gas Trick. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:24 PM

"Huh. Well, we can ask about that when we meet them."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:25 PM

"Kay, now they're fighting each other. Seems like the bromance they've built up is goin' up in flames, and not in a lit way."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:27 PM

"Or at least, when you meet them, Madakoe. I've been going here every time I go to sleep, so if the anchor in 2021 EOW is more than one day away from where you are, we might not meet until after the last labyrinth visit. Please, please, don't forget to ask them about everything that happened while we were here. We need all information we can get."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:28 PM

"Of course."

I pause to think. "I'm not really sure where I'd go if I went to sleep, though."

"I went through the door and then woke up here, but the door is supposed to be a physical entrance into where the Labyrinth is from the real world. So if I went back to my body in the "real world", I'd still be here somewhere, right?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:30 PM

"Can I ask for something, if you're all going to request things?" Seretta crossed her arms.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:30 PM

"Of course."

"Oh, and again about time limits. You might think that you have as much time as you need and you can use the anchor endlessly, but that's not true. At some point, I'm not sure exactly when, but I think in the 2021 EOW - early 1 IE, The Emperor will absorb the power or the anchor. After that, the anchor will stop working. And it will only be fixed again in 727 IE."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:32 PM

"I didn't even know for sure the Anchor was still around, actually."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:32 PM

"What do you mean?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:33 PM

"Can you just- Get me out of here?" She sighed. "I barely understand what the fuck's going on, but just get me out. Please."

Q & A & others

"Can you just- Get me out of here?" She sighed. "I barely understand what the fuck's going on, but just get me out. Please."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:34 PM

"Well, Gas Trick fixed your pod, so when you use it, you will probably get out. I won't stop you, though I'd like if you answered a few more questions before then."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:35 PM

I look at Sativolon. "After I used the Anchor, I woke up in a dusty room with a dining table and chairs. That was the same as Frige, and she went to around 80 EOW."

Madakoe Angiot

I look at Sativolon. "After I used the Anchor, I woke up in a dusty room with a dining table and chairs. That was the same as Frige, and she went to around 80 EOW."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:36 PM

"What is she going to do in 80 EOW?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:36 PM

"So I don't know where I would find the Anchor again after I used it, even if it was just around the corner from there." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio

"What is she going to do in 80 EOW?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:38 PM

"Have a child and then get knocked unconscious by her husband for almost 2,000 years, apparently."

Sativolon Gifolio

"Well, Gas Trick fixed your pod, so when you use it, you will probably get out. I won't stop you, though I'd like if you answered a few more questions before then."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:40 PM

"You probably don't know the answer to most of these, but. Who is Alicia Serti, what are the cutaway gags, why did IE end in 710 that one time, why were the cards swapped in the first Higurashi game, is it correct that both Cerno Arcadius-father and Cerno Arcadius-son are the same person (plus-minus one iteration of the loop), is it correct that Jean Angiot and Jean Greyerl are the same person, what is the connection between Jean Greyerl and Nero from Bruum's time, what is Qualia doing in 2021 EOW. That should be everything."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:43 PM

"Don't know. Don't know. The cards were assigned based on logs, and I can't kill people as an AI, so I cheated to avoid being the Higurashi. The Arcadius loop is right, yeah. Sometimes. Don't know. Don't know."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:44 PM

"Thank you."

"Well, for the cutaway gags, I could try doing one myself, I suppose? How was he doing it..." Sativolon stands in Thebirdis pose and says "This reminds me of the time my friend Laserrer tried to do fortune-telling."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:46 PM

((Roll performance))

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:46 PM

(16)

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:46 PM

Sativolon succeeds with the cutaway gag.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:50 PM

Cutaway gag: The younger Sativolon and a wood elf are standing in some sort of a library. The elf holds a tarot deck and a book for the meanings of the cards, opens one card and says: "The Hierophant, as the first card, refers to... The fortuneteller, so that would be me. The second card is Death, which, let's see... refers to a demise of a... person indicated by the first card, what? Okay, two more cards. The third card is the High Priestess, card number two and the fourth card is the Sun, referring to days. ...It seems I might be dying in two days."

"Wow, it worked. By the way, he didn't die."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:54 PM

"So.... he wasn't dying in two days."

I nod. "But the cutaway gag worked!" (edited)

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 02:55 PM

((Buying an autobiography that just says "this reminds me of the time I was alive"))

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 02:56 PM

"If that was so easy, I wonder why I never heard of this phenomenon before. Perhaps I can't normally do that, and succeeded only because we are in this strange place?" (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 02:57 PM

"I'll give it a try." I smirk.

I stand up and imitate Thebirdis's pose like Sativolon did. "This reminds me of the time I met Apollo Levinson!"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:00 PM

((Roll performance))

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:01 PM

((3))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:03 PM

It doesn't work.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:03 PM

"......"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:04 PM

"...I guess this one didn't work."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:04 PM

I scowl.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:05 PM

"Okay, so I need to have at least some idea where you are to get to you when I return to the real world. That room in which you arrived. Did you see where it was? Or Taro LeMat knocked you out before you had a chance to leave it? Also, where are you right now, I mean, last time you were in the real world?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:05 PM

"This reminds me of the time you shut the fuck up." Seretta murmured.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:06 PM

I watch Seretta to try and see the cutaway gag.

"....Me? I already said I just went in the door the last time I was in the real world."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:07 PM

"Yes, but where was the door? What city was it in? Or at least, what kingdom?"

Q & A & others

"This reminds me of the time you shut the fuck up." Seretta murmured.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:08 PM

"Also, Seretta, you can go to your pod now, really. It's fine. You don't have to stay here if you don't want to."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:09 PM

"The pods won't start until we're all in, probably."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:10 PM

"Why do you think that? I don't remember them working like this even once before."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:10 PM

"I was in a cell in Arcadia, just next to the Allebahstian embassy there. Tiberia Caligulus came to check on me, and then Bruum broke me out."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:11 PM

"Well, that's how they're supposed to work, in theory. I guess Q's been making too many exceptions."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:13 PM

"Okay, thanks. This should be everything I wanted to know."

"Now we should discuss what are we going to actually do."

"Our main objective is breaking the loop. I think we all can agree on this. Preferably, in a way that would not destroy the Empire, but anything is better than this endless repetition. Also, the way we break the loop has to be definitive. For example, if we only prevented the explosion in one specific time and place, it might happen a few years later anyway. In fact, I think that's what happened in the world Taro LeMat is from."

"Oh, yes, I think I forgot to mention that, but Taro LeMat is from an iteration of the loop where 1 EOW is 711 IE, instead of 707."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:20 PM

"I.... see."

"But it's hard for us to do something like stop an explosion if we don't even know why it's happening, right?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:23 PM

"Oh, I should say, homies. Don't be too brash, if you don't wanna kill Jean. Something not too gnarly's supposed to happen to her if you put the fire before the gas."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:24 PM

"Please elaborate."

Madakoe Angiot

"But it's hard for us to do something like stop an explosion if we don't even know why it's happening, right?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:25 PM

"I have one idea of a plan, though it's not guaranteed to succeed, so the more plans we have, the better. We can't afford to fail here." "My proposal is simple. I meet Julius and tell him everything about the looping world. He won't believe me, probably, so I'll lead him to the anchor and travel with him 2700 or so years back. He will see the Empire, and believe me. Then I tell him not to trust any Qualia Magus or Balthazar Yakopo. Then we return and... everything should be more or less fine then." "The obvious problem is if he reaches the anchor and takes its power before I find him."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:26 PM

"Wait, remember. You can't travel to the past." Seretta.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:28 PM

"What? But LeMat was in 2021 EOW, and it's in the past for him, right? Also Thebirdis successfully travelled back and forth between two points in time. One of them has to be in the past from the other."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:31 PM

"Didn't you already figure out the chronology? Basically, the only reason we can switch between loops at will is because it's impossible to know which loop is before or after. But you can't jump back to the same loop, you can just jump forward to a similar one and miss any significant difference." "So the second you burn that loop up to a crisp, it confirms Jean's in the past, so she's doomed to die to the loop too, ya get me?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:33 PM

"Oh... That makes everything a lot more complicated than I originally thought. Why is Jean doomed to die to the loop, though? Isn't she in 2021 EOW, with everyone else?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:34 PM

"Allow me to take over the exposition dump from here."

"Wrong spriteset sorry."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:35 PM

"....pichuis??"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:35 PM

"Oh, pichuis from AJ4. What exactly are you, by the way?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:35 PM

"A figment of Madakoe's imagination. Don't question it."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:36 PM

"So you were created in the same way as this deck of cards?"

Referring to the deck we used to play a card game

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:36 PM

I laugh. "He's talked to me in the real world."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:37 PM

"When?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:38 PM

"Anyway, there are no survivors from the empire not on a boat. And not a single boat contained Jean Greyerl. Of course, it's possible for Jean to live as Jean Angiot and make it out of there, but our current Jean isn't old enough. Had she been born earlier, perhaps she could live, but due to timing, it means her and Jean Angiot are different people in that loop."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:38 PM

"Just after I convinced Bruum the rebellion was a terrible idea, around the cell where I woke up."

"You should be listening to him, anyway."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:39 PM

"I'm getting sidetracked, but essentially, if Jean Greyerl is too young, she either dies as fate claims, or makes it out."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:39 PM

"Yes, but right now, she is in 2021 EOW, isn't she? Why does she need to get on a boat?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:40 PM

"What makes you think she's in 2021 EOW?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:40 PM

"What? No, Jean's in 706IE. Day of the explosion, right now."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:41 PM

"Wait, she is not? Madakoe, why didn't you mention this?! Is there anyone else? I thought I was the last one not there."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:42 PM

I frown. "I only realised you were assuming she was when you mentioned it just now."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:42 PM

"Of course, Q's set it up so you can meet her. No need to worry quite yet."

"I'm just warning you to... Play damage control."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:43 PM

"The only people in the group I've actually seen there or heard someone else mention are Geloto, Elfbat, and Bruum."

"So at the very least, there's also no reason to believe Thebirdis is there."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:44 PM

"Oh god... Madakoe, do you know where Thebirdis is?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:45 PM

"Right now, he's probably somewhere past this door in the Labyrinth."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:46 PM

"Sorry, I meant to ask Pichuis. You look similar, I got confused a bit."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:46 PM

I blush.

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:46 PM

"Thebirdis is in 1IE."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:47 PM

"How many days are there between Thebirdis and people in 2021 EOW?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:50 PM

"Well, you say that like it's plural. Bruum and Thebirdis are on the same day."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:51 PM

"And so are Geloto, Elfbat and Madakoe?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:51 PM

"Madakoe, you're being quite sneaky with information, are you?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 03:52 PM

I frown. "Of course I'm in the same day as everyone else, as far as I can tell."

"Didn't you say Thebirdis is in 1 IE, though? We should be in 2021 EOW."

"So are they actually the same year? I don't see how else we can be at the same day." (edited)

Q & A & others

"Of course, Q's set it up so you can meet her. No need to worry quite yet."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:54 PM

"Also, if we are guaranteed to be able to find Jean, then we'll reach the anchor at least once before its power is taken away. Good to hear."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 03:57 PM

"..."

"Well, if you don't mind, I'll be returning to Madakoe." He faded away.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 03:58 PM

"Madakoe, what does that mean? Are you hiding something?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:01 PM

I bite my lips. "I'm not really sure what I'm being asked."

"By returning to Madakoe, I'm guessing he means returning to his non-physical presence as part of my head, or...?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:03 PM

"He acted like you were hiding something, and then he disappeared. And since he is a part of your imagination, I feel like you were the one who prevented him from saying anything else."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:06 PM

"It's not like I can control him consciously. I mean, I haven't really even thought that much about how he exists until now." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:07 PM

"Well, if you were hiding something, you might have did it subconsciously or, I don't know. Maybe I'm just wrong here."

"Also I wonder if we can use Imagination to create expensive objects. Money would certainly be useful." Sativolon tries to create a 500gp diamond using Imagination.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:09 PM

"....We can't bring them out of here though, can we? We don't have much of a use for money here."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:09 PM

"We can. I brought an iron brick I created here to the real world."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:10 PM

"Huh."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:10 PM

Sativolon has the diamond he imagined.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:11 PM

"Wow, it worked. This looks like a real diamond."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:12 PM

"Where are you going to sell it?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:14 PM

"Any jewellery or magic store. If the city has an embassy, then it's big enough to have one of those. Also, a diamond of this size can be used to cast Raise Dead, if we need it. There's a lot of ways to use it."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:15 PM

"Right."

"The embassy is physically in the same building as the cells, by the way. Like, it's one room and the door inside immediately goes out to them." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:17 PM

"Interesting."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:19 PM

"I'm pretty sure the building is something like a castle or fortress, anyway."

"That is, Arcadius's castle, probably."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:21 PM

"Alright, we got sidetracked. Do you have any other proposals for our next course of action? It would be certainly good to get more information, there's still a lot of things we do not know. I think the people who know the most and who we haven't talked to yet are Taro, Qualia and EOW-Cerno. Though, it might be impossible to get anything out of Cerno."

"Also, we could ask His Majesty about that thing with closest descendants if we meet him at the anchor again."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:23 PM

"Of course."

"I wonder if we could also do some research into geography, though?"

"If we can figure out the positions of Yakopon and my village, we should be able to find exactly where the Anchor was before."

"After all, I had to look at a map of the area to get there."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:25 PM

"I wonder if..." Sativolon tries to use his Imagination to create a map of the Empire that he's seen a lot of times in his life. Then he tries to create a map of the 2021 EOW world that he's never seen before.

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:27 PM

Both maps were created. Or it would be more accurate to say the same map was created twice.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:28 PM

"....Though as of when I talked to Caligulus, Yakopon was supposed to have fallen, anyway." (edited)

"Or no longer exist, for whatever reason."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:30 PM

"Yes, that happened. Last time I checked Bruum and his friends have already taken over Yakopon."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:30 PM

"They took over Yakopon? None of them really mentioned that at all." (edited)

"Wouldn't that make them more of military combatants than criminals?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:31 PM

"I never called them criminals."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:32 PM

"Of course you didn't. I was just.... nevermind."

"That's besides the point. What's with your map?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:33 PM

"Both of them turned out identical."

Sativolon spreads the map. (( @Q & A & others does it have any cities marked or something like that ))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:35 PM

The only differences would be a few city names, and one town(the capital of Tenma Town) was just fully gone from the modern empire, replaced by the small passageway between the mountains it blocked. These were the only changes.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:36 PM

"Okay, so this here is the capital. The village from which I entered the anchor should be... around here, I think?"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:36 PM

It was a village west of Bruum's hometown.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:37 PM

((is Insert Village Name Here marked on the map?))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:37 PM

((Yes))

((Or wait you mean Madakoe's hometown))

((It is not))

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:38 PM

I look around for where Yakopon is.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:38 PM

((yeah i meant madakoes village))

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:38 PM

"Has the area called Yakopon actually stayed in the same place since 30 EOW?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:39 PM

"I guess so?"

"Hmm... Doesn't feel like we are really getting anywhere with this. If you don't have any other suggestions, maybe you could ask me about anything you want to know about what happened during my spectation, and then we'll just go to the pods."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:45 PM

I think. "Have you seen The Tale of Apollo Justice at all in your time?"

I'm still looking on the map for the areas surrounding Yakopon to the east.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:46 PM

"In 726-727? No. In my life before EOW? Yes."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:46 PM

"What was the context there?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:48 PM

"Well, it was... in the libraries. I've read it. Like a normal book."

"Not sure what you are asking."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:49 PM

I laugh. "Uh.... what led you to check it out?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:49 PM

"Laserrer's recommendation."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:50 PM

"The wood elf?"

"He must have good taste."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:51 PM

"Yes, Vaitoac Laserrer. My friend. Haven't seen him since EOW. I wonder if he's even still alive..."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:51 PM

"And that was marked as Shu Takumi's work, right?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:51 PM

"Yes."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:53 PM

I scowl. "His claimed authorship is completely bogus, as far as I can tell."

"Though that would've been obvious if I got the cutaway gag to work before."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 04:55 PM

"Oh, I think I've heard about that."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:55 PM

"How about this?"

I make some movements before reaching a striking pose reminiscent of Apollo Justice's famous objection pose. "This is JUST like when I talked to Apollo Levinson about The Tale of Apollo Justice!" (edited)

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:58 PM

((Roll performance))

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 04:58 PM

((20))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 04:59 PM

It works.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 05:09 PM

Madakoe is standing behind a man typing away at his desk in one of a row of office cubicles. He taps the man on the shoulder and starts to talk to him: "Excuse me, sir. Are you Mr. Levinson?" "Huh? Yes..." "It's good to see you. I'm Madakoe Angiot from marketing. What's your full name?" "Uh- Why does that matter?" Madakoe starts to smile all nice. "I'm just making sure I'm talking to the right person." "Well, Apollo Levinson." Madakoe chuckles. "Apollo Levinson, huh? You're the writer behind The Tale of Apollo Justice, right?" "H-Huh, you know about that?" "I'm pretty familiar with the details. Has Shu Takumi talked to you at all about the manuscript?" Madakoe famously does the pichuis (AJ4) smug think pose. "Uh, he just laughed at it." Madakoe frowns. "From what I've heard, he's changed his mind. That is, he's planning to have it published under his name." "H-Huh?" "Well, he said the last thing he wanted was for you to get a "big ego".", Madakoe says using air quotes. "Even though he still hates it." "..." Apollo bites his lip. "How long were you working on The Tale of Apollo Justice for, anyway?" "Huh? Uhhhh, a long time..." Madakoe sighs. "I'm not surprised. Is there something that's bothering you? You sound a little nervous." "Uhhh, not really." Madakoe smiles weakly. "I guess you could say I'm one of The Tale of Apollo Justice's biggest fans, personally." "But, h-how?" "I've read it cover-to-cover plenty of times. After all, I do work here, right?" Apollo grabs a knife. "A-Are you trying to threaten me?" "???" "What gives you that idea?" Apollo grabs a book from his desk, still aiming the knife at Madakoe, who steps back slightly and grabs his sword to hold on one side. Apollo runs, as Madakoe yells after him. "Hey! Wait!" (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:14 PM

"Oh, so you can do cutaway gags after all. Can you make a cutaway gag of the time you were in 2021 EOW? Not anything long, just to help me understand how this embassy building looks like."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 05:16 PM

"The embassy building? Hmmm...."

I repeat the same actions as last time again and yell. "This is JUST like when I ran through the door after hearing Bruum was going to carve into a broom Quercus Alba, who appears in The Tale of Apollo Justice!"

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 05:17 PM

((Roll performance))

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 05:17 PM

((18))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 05:18 PM

That's a successful cutaway gag. (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 05:34 PM

Madakoe has his left ear against a door. There are two cells to the left and right of him, one of which is empty with its metal bars shattered, and another door at the opposite end of the dungeon. After a moment, Madakoe slams the door open, revealing the Allebahstian embassy, one room that looks like Quercus Alba's office from Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth. Quercus is nearer to the back of the room with guards nearby, while Bruum and a group of cohorts stand there threatening him. Madakoe immediately runs between Bruum and Quercus. "Madakoe, this isn't exactly the time! If you don't wish to help us, then I've already accepted that, but don't try to stop these bristles from reaching their target!" "I'm not letting you just kill Ambassador Alba like that! There's not a reasonable objection I could make to a non-lethal attack. But whether he was named after TToAJ's old man or TToAJ's old man was named after him, there's no way you can just carve him into a broom."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:36 PM

"Oh god. What did you do to the ambassador?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 05:38 PM

I smirk. "Do you want me to keep going?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:41 PM

"Please do."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 05:46 PM

I try to pull off another cutaway. "This is JUST like when I made Bruum stop trying to attack Quercus Alba from The Tale of Apollo Justice!"

((12))

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 05:48 PM

It succeeds.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 05:49 PM

"Carve him into a... Oh! Sorry, those words were meant to be metaphorical. I'm not that much of a freak for brooms, I swear. Humans weren't exactly made to be easily fitted into a handle shape after death, nor do they wish for it like trees. Although you are right, I was getting a bit overzealous in my attacks, we'll keep it nonlethal, as Nero would prefer anyway." "Weren't you offering to replace me just a little while ago?" Madakoe scowls and turns around. "And how are you feeling about killing Bruum, Ambassador Alba?" "I am going to kill him in self-defence." Alba points to his axe wound. "Like you needed an excuse, anyway. You kings could kill anyone and think you can just sweep it under the rug like nothing happened, I've seen it firsthand." "And once you manage to... knock him unconscious, I don't suppose you have any idea what you'll be doing?" "Well... meeting up with the others, I guess? Heading home if they've managed to succeed too? I wasn't exactly let in on the specifics of the plan beyond today, never am really." "I mean what'll happen to Alba. I'm sure you're not so unquestioning you have no idea what your team is actually planning to do with any of them." "Well... arrest them, I guess? That's what happened with the LeMats. Or maybe we'll just let them go, as the Mad King was?" Bruum looks down at his axebroom. "...The value of a question... Q said I learned that, but... Well, it's probably fine as long as Nero's in charge, he's brought us this far." "I... sure. Shouldn't he have diplomatic immunity? He's the king. And I don't see why you're trying to interfere in Allebahst's affairs. I thought you were upstaging the Arcadian government, not trying to pull aside another country's while you're waiting."

"I don't know if you've noticed, but we're not exactly following the current laws of the land right now. A broom doesn't stop sweeping just because the dust was there first. We're taking apart every government as they are now, without that complete dismantling, we won't be able to unify them and bring peace! This gathering of the kings was the perfect opportunity to hit multiple piles with one bristle." "Has Nero even stepped foot in Allebahst?? It's impossible for a single person to "unify" and rule every country at once. Why do you think there are different kings in the first place? And the idea that every king is so evil and every country's government is so flawed that they personally deserve an overtaking is even more ridiculous." Madakoe glares at him. "You really think the way you judge the entire world's governments based on your narrow-minded cultural perceptions is enough to justify anything close to that?" "Uh, well, I don't exactly know much about Nero's past, actually... And you are right that I myself have a pretty narrow view of the world, just stepped foot out of my home country this month... But, even so, I've seen the way these monarchies corrupt the government firsthand! Sure, maybe kings aren't inherently evil, but wouldn't it be better to have some kind of... I don't know! I'm just a broom artisan doing my part! Do you want me to just lie down and let things sort themselves out? Let the dust build up? I'm not the kind of person who can see people suffering and just not try to find a way to protect them."

Madakoe Angiot BOT 19-Dec-21 05:50 PM

"So what? You think throwing dozens of countries into instability and risk is the best idea in the world because you feel bad? You think monarchies corrupt systems of government, and then you decide that giving someone else unchecked power over the entire world is a perfect idea and you're sure you'll figure out something better eventually? When your vision of bringing about non-violent change is coming and beating up everyone in charge?" "Nero wouldn't...! Surely it will be different under his rule... He hates monarchies more than anyone else! The vacuum of power in the government is just a temporary sacrifice for his plan of..." Bruum looks down at his axebroom and then to Alba's wound and sighs. "...What am I doing. I let a mask man whisk me away without even questioning his future, hell, his current plans." Bruum drops his axebroom on the floor. "I have no quarrel with you at the moment, Alba. I need to find Nero and have a chat." "I'm still going to kill you."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:54 PM

"Thanks."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 05:55 PM

"No problem."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 05:58 PM

"Are you done?" Seretta.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 05:58 PM

"Probably?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 05:59 PM

I stand there for a moment and think. "Hang on."

I try to use my imagination to create a hardcover copy of The Tale of Apollo Justice on my person and then pull it out.

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:01 PM

None appear.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:02 PM

I scowl. "I'm trying to create a copy of The Tale of Apollo Justice."

"Can you give it a try?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:03 PM

"Perhaps a book of that size is too big to appear on your person without, well, visibly appearing?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:04 PM

"....Maybe?"

"What if I create a big opaque bag or something and carry it, and then imagine the book inside the bag?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:05 PM

"You can try."

"Also," Sativolon tries to create two more 500gp diamonds.

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:06 PM

The diamonds appear.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:07 PM

"Okay, I created two more of those. One for you, Madakoe, and one for Seretta."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:07 PM

I try to use my imagination to create a large green-and-purple shoulder bag on my back. (edited)

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:08 PM

It didn't appear.

"Why would I need a diamond?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:08 PM

"I.... guess I can't really create something large enough to contain it without that also visibly appearing."

Q & A & others

"Why would I need a diamond?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:09 PM

"Well, who knows what's going to happen to you when you use a working pod."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:10 PM

"Is there really just basically a flat size limit? I would've hoped there'd be some workaround......"

"Unless maybe you have something on you that I could put it in?"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:10 PM

"No, I don't think so."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:11 PM

"The question is more... Why wouldn't you have it before? The visibility component is relevant too though, you're just basically making up that you've had it this whole time."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:13 PM

"....."

I try to imagine a copy of The Tale of Apollo Justice that I had picked up in the real world that becomes invisible and visible at seemingly random intervals on my lap.

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:14 PM

It appears.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:16 PM

I look down at the book and grin. "There!"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:16 PM

"Oh wow, congratulations."

"So, are you two taking the diamonds or..?"

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:18 PM

I grab one of the diamonds. "Thanks."

I then turn to look at Seretta. "You should give The Tale of Apollo Justice a read now that we have a copy."

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:19 PM

"You're fucking with me. I'm not reading your shitty kid's books. I hope you die." She took the diamond and headed to the pods.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:21 PM

My expression drops. ".............."

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:21 PM

"It's not a kid's book. Even the famous literary critic Bengell Phan talked about how great it is."

Anyway, Sativolon also goes to the pods.

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:23 PM

"I don't care about the fucking book, I just hate Madakoe."

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:24 PM

I stuff the diamond in my inventory and slowly follow them both while holding the book. (edited)

"I'm not the book!"

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:26 PM

Sativolon goes to sleep in the pod ig ye ah.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:27 PM

I look at Seretta and sigh. "Can't you just seperate the community from the work?" (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:28 PM

Actually, he enters the pod but doesnt go to sleep he waits for Madakoe and Seretta to also enter them

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:30 PM

"Can't you just shut the fuck up?" She clutched her head, entering her own pod.

Madakoe Angiot 19-Dec-21 06:31 PM

I enter my pod with an expression of annoyance and sleep.

Sativolon Gifolio 19-Dec-21 06:31 PM

Yeah Sativolon goes to sleep now that everyone has entered the pods

Q & A & others 19-Dec-21 06:32 PM

The chapter ends(and so does the session)

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:02 PM

(( me jojo ))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:04 PM

Sativolon awoke in the central room of the stronghold Nero and Bruum has occupied. Seated at a chair was Qualia Magus.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:05 PM

"Oh, good day. What are you doing here?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:05 PM

He laughed to himself. "Why, waiting for you, of course?"

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:08 PM

"How nice of you. By the way, you are from 736, right?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:10 PM

"Always so forward." He rose from his seat, and took out his staff. "But I'm afraid you'll be the one answering for things here."

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:12 PM

"No need to get violent. If you just want to ask me something, I don't mind answering."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:13 PM

"Oh, I don't need your words for this. But if you want to speak so much, you can send my dear Ophelia my regards."

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:14 PM

"Ophelia?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:15 PM

"Very well, if that is what you want to know... Perhaps it might be best to resurrect this old name one final time!" Qualia's illusion faded away, to reveal Balthazar Yakopo.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:17 PM

"I already know that you are Balthazar. If this was supposed to be surprising, sorry, but that didn't work."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:18 PM

"I see, then I underestimated you. Whatever the matter, prepare yourself! For retribution!" ((Roll initiative))

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:21 PM

(13)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:22 PM

It's @Sativolon Gifolio!

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:23 PM

"If you say so." Sativolon casts Disintegrate. Dex save, DC 17.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:23 PM

He makes the save.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:24 PM

End of the turn.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:30 PM

Balthazar shoots a fireball. ((Make a dex save))

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:30 PM

Counterspell. If he was casting something of level 3 or less it fails automatically, if not, ill need to roll a d20

Also it activates my arcane ward (which is basically 27 temp hp). (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio

Counterspell. If he was casting something of level 3 or less it fails automatically, if not, ill need to roll a d20

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:32 PM

(i rolled 18 so if it was level 8 or less it fails)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:35 PM

The fireball is not cast.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:37 PM

"Fireball? I thought you'd start with some more unusual."

((uh. is it. my turn now))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:38 PM

It's @Sativolon Gifolio!

"I'm merely trying to make your pain slow. If you want, I can jump straight to Power Word Kill." He laughed.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:45 PM

"Power Word Kill: you utter a word of power that can compel one creature you can see within range to die instantly." Sativolon casts Greater Invisibility and moves to a different part of the room so Balthazar wouldn't know where he is. End of the turn. (edited)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:50 PM

Balthazar casts meteor swarm against every corner of the room.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:53 PM

Why did I do this. I shouldn't have underestimated him. At least, he is going to be hit by his own spell too. I cast Absorb Elements. ((also do i roll a dex save for meteor swarm)) (edited)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:55 PM

((Yes))

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:55 PM

(12)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:57 PM

Both of them fail the check, but it only hits for 39 damage. The room is now on fire.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 02:58 PM

((and then 39 is halved by absorb elements, so i only take 19? or its already halved)) (edited)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:59 PM

((Only 19 yeah))

It's @Sativolon Gifolio!

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 03:02 PM

((are there any parts of the room that are not on fire,))

((or like. any tables made from material that doesn't burn that i could stand on))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:04 PM

((The passages going further into the stronghold are not on fire, but basically everything inside this room is made out of wood))

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 03:04 PM

((how far are these passages (in ft). also what floor are we on))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:07 PM

((This stronghold only has 1 floor, but the passages are kind of all over the place, and go pretty deep. It would take less than 40 ft for all of them, and under 30ft for some if you want to get fully out of the firezone.))

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 03:08 PM

Sativolon Misty Steps into one of the passages that isn't on fire and casts Firebolt on Qualia.

((24))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:09 PM

It hits.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 03:09 PM

((six damage))

Sativolon moves 30 ft into the passageway by walking and ends his turn.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:11 PM

Balthazar casts tidal wave, in the direction the firebolt came from.

((Make a dex save))

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 03:12 PM

Counterspell.

(28 so spell of level 18 or less ends)

((also it gives +6 ward hp))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:13 PM

Okay then there is no tidal wave.

It's @Sativolon Gifolio!

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 03:16 PM

Level 5 fireball. Dex save, dc 17.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:21 PM

It hits.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 03:23 PM

((34 damage))

I move 30ft farther into the hallway, then end of the turn (edited)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:27 PM

"Enough games." Qualia starts doing bullshit now. He just does nothing for his turn, and proceeds to loop his turns(of nothing) for a full minute. He does not let Sativolon have a turn.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:37 PM

"Perhaps I'll employ forgiveness." He said sarcastically. "Why don't you apologize, from the bottom of your heart?"

Q & A & others

"Enough games." Qualia starts doing bullshit now. He just does nothing for his turn, and proceeds to loop his turns(of nothing) for a full minute. He does not let Sativolon have a turn.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 04:04 PM

((if my internet didnt die i wouldve sent this between the two messages so:)) This means Greater Invisibility ends, it lasted only for a minute So that's what happened when Madakoe and Elfbat met in real world! I wondered why everyone except Elfbat suddenly stopped doing anything. Now I see... (edited)

But if he could endlessly bend time, he could've impacted the timeline much more than he did. Therefore, his ability is not as strong as it seems to be. Perhaps...

Q & A & others

"Perhaps I'll employ forgiveness." He said sarcastically. "Why don't you apologize, from the bottom of your heart?"

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 04:10 PM

"And what should I apologise for?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:11 PM

"Are you truly going to feign ignorance forever, you mass murderer?"

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 04:12 PM

"I have not killed anyone. If a Sativolon from another loop did it, I am not responsible for his actions."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:14 PM

"A loop? What on earth are you talking about now?" (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 04:32 PM

((internet dying in 0 days)) "Perhaps it would be better if we calmly discussed everything we know instead of killing each other? I have information you'd be interested in, and questions I want to ask you. It's not like you lose anything from this."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:33 PM

((Roll persuasion))

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 04:50 PM

(18)

(nvm it's 16 i forgot my persuasion bonus)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:50 PM

"And what makes you think I want anything from you?"

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 04:53 PM

"I don't think you want right now, but when you hear what I have to say you'll be glad that you listened to me."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:54 PM

"This is my final gift from fate, I won't have you break it after everything!"

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 04:55 PM

"I'm just going to talk. I'm not going to break anything."

"First of all, how do you think the Anchor works?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:56 PM

"It's a device that absorbs and grants magic."

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 04:58 PM

"No, not that. The part about time travel. How far from the year when you used the Anchor do you think you are right now?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:59 PM

"Roughly 736 years, of course."

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 05:00 PM

"Wrong. It's impossible to travel to the past."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:01 PM

"Are you claiming we're in the future?" He laughed arrogantly.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 05:02 PM

"Exactly. You are not in 2021 of EOW that was before IE. You are in 2021 of the EOW that was after."

"And the next year it will be IE again. A different IE."

"I can prove it."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:05 PM

"...What?" He dropped the initiative. "Alright, prove it."

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 05:08 PM

"Well, there are two ways. First: pick an event that you know will happen in your IE and prevent it. You'll see that nothing in the past you remember will change. Second: use the anchor to travel 2727 years forward. You'll skip 706 years of IE and 2021 years of EOW and arrive at another 2021 EOW."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:10 PM

"You're just trying to break my fate, I knew it!"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:36 PM

Thebirdis's voice can be heard yelling "Hey! Who's in there!?" from outside.

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 10:37 PM

((technically i can continue now but i suppose you dont want this but even in that case can i send just 1 thing before we end for today? i planned to send it before internet died last time))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 10:37 PM

((Sure))

Q & A & others

"You're just trying to break my fate, I knew it!"

Sativolon Gifolio 26-Dec-21 10:44 PM

"Your fate?! Is that the only thing you care about?! I spent my entire life believing that my contribution to the science, no matter how small, will serve towards the greater good of the world, and now because of this loop it's all been ruined! The fate of the entire world is ruined! And you only care about your own meaningless 'fate'! Do you know what your so-called 'fate' is?! Just an egoistic dream of a calm and pleasurable life for a few hundred years, that's what! Your 'fate' serves no purpose! And you will regret it. 'My life was predetermined, and therefore meaningless' - your own words. But by the time you realise that, it will be too late! With your powers you could do so many great things, and yet you choose to waste it all on this 'fate'?! Just how selfish can you be?!"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:01 PM

Sativolon said what he wanted to say to Qualia/Balthazar and he is intentionally ignoring Thebirdis. (( btw, would sativolon describe the person in front of him more like Qualia or Balthazar rn? ))

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:07 PM

"Selfish? How dare you?" Balthazar faltered. "You- You think- Do you really think this was my choice? That I have done nothing but gain to get here? I have been forced to sacrifice what I love most for this fate, I won't dare let you slander my ear Ophelia's sacrifice as some insignificant cost in a calm life, you damn murderer!"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:11 PM

"Yes, that is your choice! You can stop doing this whenever you want, the universe won't break from it! If you really don't believe me, just cast Zone of Truth or Detect Thoughts or something!"

"And I don't want to hear any accusations of murder from you, murderer!"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:16 PM

"Do you not grasp the very concept of fate? Are you so blind that you miss the the strings that command you, you mere puppet! You fight god with mere toys, and think yourself the likely winner! You command no fate, so stop your childish whining!" Balthazar took a moment to calm himself. "Me? A murderer, name 1 person I have killed." Qualia laughed, returning to the illusion of his body.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:21 PM

"You are the one who can't grasp anything! There is no 'fate', only the looping universe and the reason it's been looping for so long is exactly because of people like you! And stop these pointless lies! I know very well that you were the one who ordered the assassination of the Advisor."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:24 PM

((Roll persuasion))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:24 PM

(17)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:28 PM

"Then explain it. Why did my dear Ophelia have to die? You of all people should know. You took her away from me, I won't accept a world where that was meaningless! She sacrificed herself for me! They all did! And I bring it full circle by killing you, that was the revenge I was due!" Tears began to slowly drip from Balthazar's eyes, washing away the illusion of Qualia like mere chalk.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:35 PM

This reaction from Balthazar surprises Sativolon, he quickly loses his agressive attitude he had before. "Uh, I, uh... Well, from what I can gather it seems like Ophelia was your... wife, perhaps? And, you for some reason assume that I was behind the assassination of Yakopos? Is... that what you think? Well, I am not sure how you came to that conclusion. I did not kill anyone and besides, wasn't that, like, in 550s? I was born only in 604 IE, it's physically impossible for me to have done that."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:37 PM

"I saw you do it. Don't try to lie your way out of this!" He tried to cast Zone of Truth but no spell came out.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:41 PM

"As I said, the dates just don't match. It's more reasonable that someone who met me in 2021 EOW and survived until 550s used me as a disguise, like with Disguise Self, perhaps? Believe me, I learned about that crime only a few days ago, I'd also want to know who could've done that terrible-" "Wait, what just happened with your spell? I didn't do anything."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:42 PM

"Ignore that!" He slapped himself. "However, time travel is feasible! You clearly travelled there right before coming here! That's what he said, that's your 'fate'!"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:44 PM

"Yes, I do not deny time travel to the future. And I already explained what happens with the time travel to what seems to be the past."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:45 PM

((Roll persuasion))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:45 PM

(14)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:48 PM

"Are you calling The Advisor a liar? And why should I trust you over him?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:49 PM

"Oh wait. You still don't know that the Advisor is another Balthazar Yakopo, do you?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:49 PM

"What?"

"Is that how he-?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:51 PM

"Well, what do you think is going to happen to you now? You'll meet His Majesty and become the Advisor. Then after the assassination of Yakopos, you'll meet another Balthazar and everything will repeat just like it did the last time. He isn't any more all-knowing than you are."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:53 PM

"Wait- But Qualia's name came from- What?" He looks very confused.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 02:54 PM

"Yes. I'm not sure where it came from originally, but it's being passed from one Balthazar Yakopo to another through this loop."

"As I said from the beginning. There is information I know that you'd like to know. And there are things I want you to tell me."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:59 PM

"Fine." He sighed, casually creating water to put out the remaining fires.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:00 PM

"Alright. Have you already met with Q?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:01 PM

"The old man? I'm surprised you've heard of him."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:02 PM

"Yes, that's the one. So, how much do you know about him already?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:03 PM

"He's a talented scientist. He assisted me on creating a handful of projects. I believe he's a prisoner, as well?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:11 PM

"Well, not just any prisoner. You know Cerno Arcadius, right? The head of Royal Guard. Well, after EOW his boat lands on a small island where he becomes a terrible dictator; in 726 he finds the Anchor, uses it to achieve immortality and then becomes a tyrannical king of Arcadia and he is still one. Or was until recently, I'm not sure which moment of 2021 EOW we are in. Then you and His Majesty will seal him in a magical prison that exists outside time, where his consciousness will merge with consciousnesses of all previous Arcadiuses. Also at some point he will, or already had, a child who is also named Cerno Arcadius and will become the head of Royal Guard and suffer the same fate."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:13 PM

"I suppose that fits." He was reluctant to admit this.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:14 PM

"Then, have you heard of 'Q&A'?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:15 PM

"I have not."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:18 PM

"Well, it's a game you and Arcadius are going to create at some point in the future. Its goal seems to be breaking the loop and releasing Arcadius from his prison. Though, since it seems you haven't known about the loop until your very death as the Advisor, perhaps Arcadius actually created all of that alone and then just added your name to look more trustworthy."

"Also, have you met Taro LeMat? Not Taro LeMat from when he was an average noble, Taro who knows about the Anchor and Q and things like that." (edited)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:23 PM

"Ah, the curse?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:24 PM

"I know LeMats have some sort of a madness curse, but from what I know it's probably not related to what I'm talking about." (edited)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:25 PM

"Hm, really? I'm afraid I don't know anything about the LeMats beyond their curse. Though, I suppose my daughter worked for them as well."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:29 PM

"Well, there's a Taro LeMat running through these loops. He claims to be from a world where EOW happened in 710 instead of 707, and he knows about things like Q and the Anchor and that the world is repeating. There's not much else I know about him either."

"I think that's all I needed to tell you. So... do you agree with me now? If the world continues as it is, you will live through the 706 years of things that you've already seen in a meaningless life and then get killed by another Qualia. But if we break the loop, this fate can be avoided."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:34 PM

"Even if I agree with you, my point stands. You're fighting a losing battle."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:37 PM

"It may be so. Perhaps in a million previous loops a million of Sativolon Gifolios and Balthazar Yakopos had the exact same conversation. But even if it is a losing battle, could you at least help me by telling what you know? For example, what is that time-bending power you have? I've never heard of anything like that."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:40 PM

"I'd rather keep that card up my sleeve in case we fight again."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:44 PM

"Alright. Then, sorry to bring this up again, but what exactly did you mean by 'I killed your family'? Was that 'Sativolon' around the same age as I am right now? Did he say anything about why he'd do such a thing?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:46 PM

"Indeed. According to... Well, me, you kill my family and nearly kill me before you come here."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:47 PM

"Wait, did you actually see that 'Sativolon' or is that based entirely on the Advisor's words?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:48 PM

"I saw him, but I wasn't a wizard at the time. You defeated me fairly easily."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:54 PM

"Hm. I really don't know who that could've been. Perhaps Taro LeMat? He is capable of using magic, knows about the Anchor, and he has a madness curse so it's not implausible he'd decide to kill an entire family for no reason. Or, that could've actually been another Sativolon. Loops aren't identical, maybe in one of them I got the madness curse instead of LeMats and became a murderer."

"Okay, then, are you familiar with 'cutaway gags'?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:55 PM

"What?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:57 PM

"This is a pretty bizarre phenomenon I found out about recently. Thought you might have heard of it. Basically, a person stands like this," Sativolon stands in Thebirdis pose "And then says something like this: 'That reminds me of the time when Vaitoac Laserrer tried to predict the future'." Sativolon attempts to do this cutaway gag yeah.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:59 PM

((Roll performance))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 03:59 PM

(15)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:03 PM

It works.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:04 PM

It's the same cutaway gag from #sativolon-and-madakoe. "...And then this happens. I am not sure how this is scientifically possible."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:05 PM

"Can you use it on events that never occurred?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:05 PM

"I haven't tried that yet."

"This reminds me of the time a wolf the size of a two-story building appeared in front of me and started singing Dwarvish folk songs."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:08 PM

Nothing happened. "Weird."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:10 PM

"It sometimes fails for no reason. Let me try that again." Sativolon attempts the same cutaway gag three more times.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:10 PM

Nothing.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:11 PM

"Okay, I guess it really only works on true events."

"Then, can it be used on things that happened, but you didn't witness?" "This reminds me of the time Peter Scenario had a dinner." I've never seen anything Peter-related even during spectation, but he had dinner at least once in his life, right? Sativolon also tries this cutaway gag 4 times.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:16 PM

It didn't work.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:17 PM

"Perhaps it's something like projecting the images from your memory into the real world?.."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:19 PM

"That seems accurate. So if memory is distorted, would it affect it as well?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:21 PM

"Maybe? Though, if one has any distorted memories they wouldn't know these memories are distorted so we can't really test this hypothesis."

"Anyway. I still have a few more questions. First of all, why did you kill the Advisor?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:28 PM

"He asked me to."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:30 PM

"Do you know why EOW happened?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:31 PM

"What do you mean by that?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:31 PM

"Sorry, I mean, what was the cause of the explosion?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:32 PM

"Oh. Are you familiar with the Emperor's curse."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:33 PM

"Is that his ability to move to other people's bodies when his current one dies?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:35 PM

"Yes. His form is unstable or something, so if he doesn't enter a new body, it begins to fluctuate. I believe my older self explained it as him growing massively in size at rapid pace, like an explosion."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:37 PM

"Oh, I see. So if we just let him transfer to another body before he explodes, everything will be fine?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:39 PM

"I assume."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:41 PM

"Also I've heard of another weird phenomenon. A person seeing what other people have experienced, as if watching their entire lives in a cutaway gag."

"Have you heard of anything like that?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:43 PM

"The thought is... Familiar."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:44 PM

"Familiar? Do you have any idea where you could've heard anything like that?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:49 PM

"Perhaps from Q?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 04:49 PM

"Makes sense. That's probably how he sees the world outside his prison."

"Well, that's everything I wanted to discuss. Thank you for listening and answering my questions. Now I'll just go find a few more people here and then leave for 706 IE. Are you really sure you don't want to go with me?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:00 PM

"I have no idea what to do now, frankly. Aren't you the one asking me not to continue in this year?" (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:07 PM

"Yes, I think the best way is for all of us to go to 706. Your powers could be really helpful. But I understand that it's risky, and in the worst case we might just get caught up in the explosion and die as well, so I won't force you to do this. If you decide to live your guaranteed 700 years as the Advisor, I won't object."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:09 PM

"But there's an issue, isn't there? Are we even sure events will go the same if I diverge from fate? Perhaps they shall become irreparably damaged."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:15 PM

"Yes, disappearance of Qualia will have a serious impact. But I don't think it will be irreparable, after a few loops it will fix itself. You aren't especially imporant anywhere, are you? The Advisor will be a different person, then Balthazar won't become Qualia, but will still reach the Anchor as always and go to 2021 under the alias of Qualia. Then he becomes the Advisor, recommends another Balthazar to become MSRD-Qualia, et cetera."

"Maybe by going from 736 IE to 2021 EOW you've already skipped a few loops and they were left without Qualia."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:18 PM

"That's possible. But wouldn't it prove my side, that fate is beyond control?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:24 PM

"No, it would only prove that removing Qualia is not enough to stop the fate. For example, in one loop Elfbat took Jeretto to 2021 EOW before the foundation of Yakopon, thus preventing Yakopon from being created, but now Yakopon is there again. Such minor changes are nothing, but if we fix the global problems, such as preventing the year system from ever changing to EOW, we will break the loop for sure."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:25 PM

"You're confident. Very well, we'll try it your way."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:27 PM

"Thank you. So, about people I wanted to gather. I've heard the voice of one of them outside this house back when we were yelling at each other, perhaps he's still nearby?" Sativolon goes outside.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:34 PM

No one is outside.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:35 PM

Sativolon goes back. "Oh well, he's already left. Do you know any magic for finding people?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:37 PM

He stuck his hand out dramatically but nothing happened. "Apparently not."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:40 PM

"Oh well. Another one of them should be in Arcadia, near the Allebahstian embassy. Do you know where that is?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:40 PM

"No, but checking the capital seems easy."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:43 PM

"Can you teleport us there?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:46 PM

"I know this one, at least."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:49 PM

"Okay, then I'll leave a note for Thebirdis and then we can do it."

We are going to the capital of Arcadia. We'll be somewhere around the Allebahstian Embassy. If you have quick (teleportation-level quick) ways of getting there, do that. Otherwise, stay in this building until we come back (or at least, leave a note telling where you went). -Sativolon Gifolio

Sativolon attaches the note to the front door.

"I'm ready."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:51 PM

Qualia casts teleport, bringing them to a throne room, but also having 2 mishaps and causing 32 damage. Somehow.

The room was filled with Arcadius's flags, but looked otherwise identical to the emperor's throne room.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:55 PM

"Ow. That hurt more than your meteor swarm, how did you do this." Sativolon leaves the room.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 05:56 PM

There's a drawbridge leading towards a large fortress. It looks very similar to the emperor's fortress.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 05:57 PM

Sativolon casts Mage Armor just in case and goes there since there's nowhere else to go.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:08 PM

Sativolon entered an empty armory, with a door at the back.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:09 PM

((balthazar is following, right?)) (edited)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:10 PM

Balthazar is following yes.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:10 PM

Sativolon goes through this room to the next door because it also isnt interesting.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:11 PM

Now there are a bunch of hallways and doors yup. Some rooms(a dungeon and a dining room) don't have doors too, those are visible.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:12 PM

(( Can any people be heard walking around or talking or anything? Or it's completely silent? ))

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:14 PM

((I forgot to mention this while Sativolon was outside but it's the middle of the night))

((But there aren't really noises around, no))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:17 PM

They've already defeated Arcadius, as I know, so him arresting us or something shouldn't be a problem. Sativolon shouts. "Hey! Anyone here?!"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:18 PM

A door opened, and a tired looking guard stepped out. "Hello?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:19 PM

"Good day. We are friends of Bruum Imoht and his companions. They have told us to come here, but we are not sure exactly where they are. Do you know?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:23 PM

"That's the dragon right? Well, I think they're all asleep upstairs right now, could show you to an open room for the night if you want?"

"Ah, but where might we find Elfbat?" Balthazar interrupted.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:26 PM

"No, we'd prefer if you led us to their room." To Balthazar, in a low voice. "It's related to the 'Q&A' game I was talking about, details are hard to explain and not very important, but if I lose consciousness even once before we reach 706 IE, that could be pretty bad."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:28 PM

"To Bruum's room specifically?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:28 PM

"Yes."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:31 PM

"Umm, okay, follow me." He went back through the door he came from.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:31 PM

Sativolon follows.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:32 PM

Beyond the door is a flight of stairs, so they're taken to the second floor. The man takes them to a room and knocks.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:33 PM

Sativolon doesn't do anything.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:07 PM

Bruum woke up in one of the rooms at Arcadius's stronghold. It's still dark out.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:11 PM

I take a quick glance around and breathe a sigh of relief "Well, I guess there's no going back on our choice now. Glad I was able to get in quick enough, but... I only hope Jean is able to continue on her own. I suppose that's not something I can do anything about now, though." I get out of my bed "Still dark, huh? Well, some night cleaning's never hurt anyone." I exit my room

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:07 PM

Thebirdis woke up in one of the rooms at Arcadius's stronghold. It's still dark out.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:07 PM

Is the baby still there?

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:08 PM

Le bebe is still here.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:09 PM

lfg

"It's you and me against a world that doesn't want us to be happy, little Petey. Let's get out there and find whichever answers will save Seretta." He steps out into the hall.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:12 PM

Bruum and Thebirdis both exit out of bedrooms.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:12 PM

"Ah, good morning, broom man."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:12 PM

"Oh hey, so you're staying here, too? Good to have some company to see the eventual fruits of my janitorial work."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:13 PM

"Honestly, I wasn't sure where else to go after Femata escaped. Pretty comfy place. The old janitors kept it well."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:14 PM

"Yes, I do hope none of them were caught in that battle, it would be a shame to have to delay the next full cleaning in order to find replacement staff."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:16 PM

"Really? I figured that'd be the sort of job you'd want to do all by yourself." He paused. "Uh- anyway. Questions. We need to answer them all by the time we're sent back again, I suppose."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:17 PM

"Ah, right. So much happened back there that I nearly forgot why we were sent back here in the first place. As far as I'm aware, we've only answered one of them so far, right? We clearly haven't been doing the most thorough cleaning of the mystery possible."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:19 PM

"You guys have answered a question already? Jeez, I missed a lot up in that little cell. Which was that? And, uh... while you're at it, are there any questions I missed? It's hard to answer something when you don't even know what you're being asked."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:23 PM

"Right, right, we should definitely make sure we're all caught up to speed. The one we answered was who killed Balthazar, and although I didn't exactly understood the answer, the long and short of it was that it was Balthazar himself. That leaves us needing answers to who lies beyond the veil, what the emperor's name is, who constructed the stronghold I stayed in... and two others, unfortunately I can't say I found out what they were."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:27 PM

"Yeah, the stronghold... I found that question wandering around the labyrinth, actually. It mentioned it was underground, right? I've lived like that my entire life, so maybe us Aarakocra families had something to do with it... but other than that, I don't think I can help. I'm kind of historically illiterate... which I guess is what I'm here to fix. Unless we find some other way out of this that Q doesn't expect..."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:32 PM

"Hm, well if you think of something else I'd be happy to hear it, but if that's all the relevant details you have, then... Wait, I just remembered, Nero mentioned the inside of the stronghold was eerily similar to his old home. He might be the key to that question, at least. The other questions... I guess we should hope the others have better ideas for them."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:34 PM

"Hmm... how much else do you know about Nero's past? Maybe if we figure out who constructed his house, the answer will fall into place. Was it his dad or something?"

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:37 PM

"To be honest, that's always been something of a hollow handle in our relationship. The only information I know was secondhand from... another one of our companions. He apparently took in Nero at a young age, and they stayed in the house together. If it was constructed after they met, then Nero should be able to help, but... if it was before then, the answer might have been lost."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:40 PM

"One lead is better than none, at least. You know the man better than I do, so I think I'll let you handle that question. I'm not sure what that leaves me to do, though. I don't have any other leads..."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:44 PM

"Alright, I guess I'll check to see if Nero is awake yet. As for you, maybe ask around the capital? Surely if there's any dust lingering around, you should be able to sweep it into your knowledge. I'm not sure who would know anything relevant, but it's better than an idle lonely sweep. In any case, good luck." I do not know where Nero is staying I guess I'll just begin checking bedrooms

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:45 PM

"Thanks, man. I'll see what I can do." He takes that as his cue to leave the stronghold.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:47 PM

He looks around the area outside. Is anyone even awake?

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:48 PM

There are a few richer looking houses nearby with the lights on, but not many people seem to be around.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:50 PM

figures. He picks a house with its lights on to bother at random, knocking on its door.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:52 PM

The door opens slightly, and a human pokes his head out. "Hello?"

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:53 PM

"Hello, sir. Would you happen to know who lies beyond the veil?" (edited)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:58 PM

"What?"

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 02:59 PM

"Beyond the veil. Would you know who lies there? It would-" He holds his baby up. "It would really help my family if you could tell me."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:00 PM

"You mean like... The expression?"

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:00 PM

Thebirdis shrugs. "Possibly."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:00 PM

"Is this a prank, sorry it's really not the right time."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:01 PM

"Look man, any answer you can give helps, alright?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:02 PM

((Roll persuasion))

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:03 PM

((13))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:08 PM

"Look, uhhh..." He went back inside his house and closed the door.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:10 PM

He muttered expletives under his breath. "Should've known his advice would be useless. He couldn't even give it without appending three or four different broom metaphors..." Welp. Time to go off and do his own thing. He went back in the direction of the three-pronged crossroads that led him here.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:12 PM

The man quickly opens the door back up, and steps out with a book.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:13 PM

"Oh!" He turns back around ooops

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:14 PM

"Just, give it back soon, okay?" He extends his hand out to give it.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:16 PM

He takes it gingerly and nods. "Thank you so much, sir! This means a lot, really. You must value family a lot. In case you're not here when I have to return it, may I ask for your name?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:20 PM

"Bill Caligulus." He said reluctantly.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:22 PM

"I'll be sure to remember that," he replied, smiling widely and stepping away. He heads back to the fortress and tries to find Bruum.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:22 PM

((Roll investigation))

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:23 PM

((13))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:26 PM

There's a 3rd floor covered in dust, that hasn't finished construction. That's about the only Bruum related thing he finds.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:26 PM

wow...... an unfinished floor

He looks around to see if there's anything else of note.

"Bruuuuuum? Neeeeeroooo?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:31 PM

No response.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:33 PM

"Well, uh... shit. I hope there's a guard alive who can help me read this thing." He looks down at the book's cover, stepping back downstairs.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:39 PM

There are a few people around, yeah.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:41 PM

dope. "Excuse me, but would any of you happen to know where the dragonborn named Bruum went off to? I- I think he was looking for Nero, the masked guy, so..."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:42 PM

"Nero went upstairs, Bruum's probably there too, I guess." One of them responded.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:42 PM

"Upstairs? Why would they... that floor's unfinished, isn't it?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:43 PM

"Yeah, there's like 3 unfinished floors."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:44 PM

"Oh, damn. Thanks." He goes back upstairs and tries to get to the higher storeys.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:52 PM

The 5th floor looks like walking through scaffolding. To walk to the 1 room, you'd need to pass a dexterity check.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 03:55 PM

He figures it'd be a more productive use of time to shout, louder this time. "Bruuuuuuuum? Neeeeeeeroooooooooo?" Surely they could hear him now — or Hell, with how little the walls were completed, he might even be able to see them.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:06 PM

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:06 PM

No response.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:07 PM

the time has come to pass a dexterity check

but he puts the baby down first

Wait shit can't Thebirdis just fly low to the ground

he does that instead

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:09 PM

Was waiting for you to realize that.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:10 PM

i might not have the mindset of a true bird

(he takes the baby)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:49 PM

Nero is not in any of the rooms on the second floor. But Bruum does discover another staircase leading up, I think I should mention that.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:50 PM

I will take the stair case leading up then

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:53 PM

The third floor seems unfinished, but there's a considerable layer of dust.

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Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:57 PM

"My goodness, how could they miss such a noticeable patch of dust... This just won't do at all, I can't let anyone see our stronghold in this state, it would ruin the reputation of Nero's new government." I don't have any brooms on me at this point I think so I head back down the stairs and try to find a broom closet or something similar

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:58 PM

((Roll investigation))

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 02:58 PM

((6))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 02:59 PM

Bruum can only find a copious amount of mops on the first floor.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:02 PM

"...How did Arcadius rule a kingdom for so long with this amount of incompetency. Oh well, I guess there's no choice then. I left it behind when I relinquished my will to fight the kings, but... the war's over now, and it's still a gift from a friend." I make my way to the Allebahstian embassy where I left my axebroom

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:02 PM

It's no longer there.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:07 PM

"I shouldn't have waited so long, not surprising that someone would take it for themself, it's a one of a kind item after all..." I tap my foot on the ground and think for a moment "Well, I could head into the city and search for another broom merchant... or I could craft my own after buying materials... Ugh, no that's not what's important right now!" I hold one of my hands up to my head "There will be plenty of time to clean later... For now, I need to swallow my pride and... walk on the dust..." I shiver as I say that and head back to the third floor

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:12 PM

Bruum is back on the 3rd floor yeah. What the dragon doin

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:13 PM

I look around the third floor to see if there's anything other than dust

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:14 PM

((Roll investigation))

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:14 PM

((5))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:15 PM

Well, Bruum only sees the basic layout of rooms. Most are unfinished but there's another staircase going even higher.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:17 PM

Cringing as I take every step on the layer of dust, I continue up to the next floor

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:17 PM

It's even less finished.

The dust is also more extensive, which makes it clear someone recently stepped through it.

There's a trail of dust that's less extensive leading to another door.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:20 PM

Taking care to only stay on the less extensive trail, as to minimize dust making contact with me, I head to the door

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:21 PM

Another staircase. This time, the 5th floor looks like walking through scaffolding on the inside.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:23 PM

"Well, these architects aren't exactly making it easy for janitorial work, huh? I can see why no one wanted to clean this area, though that's still no excuse." I look for if there's any way to go further up

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:25 PM

((Up from the 5th floor, or up to the 5th floor? The staircase is usable just. Probably not too often.))

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:27 PM

((Up to the fifth floor I guess, I forgot I didn't already walk up to it lol))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:29 PM

Thebirdis's voice can be heard calling Bruum from down below.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:31 PM

I begin the motion to turn back in the direction I came but stop "No... If I head down now then I'll need to walk through the dust again if I want to look around here more... He can probably wait, I doubt there's too much more to see here." I head up the stairs yup I do that

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:32 PM

The 5th floor only really has 1 room, but it would take a dexterity check to get to it.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:34 PM

"Hm, not exactly the safest layout, but I've swept dust across more precarious paths." I try to get to the room yup

((17))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:35 PM

Bruum makes it to a throne room. Nero is there sitting on the throne, contemplating.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:37 PM

"Ah, good! Looks like that dust didn't get on here for nothing." I glance at my feet with a mournful look for a second before turning back "I know you're probably busy planning out how to run the kingdom, but there's something I've been wondering about, and you might be able to help me figure it out." (edited)

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:38 PM

"Ah, I had something I wanted to ask you too." His voice sounded... Betrayed. He took out the axebroom.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:44 PM

I pause when I see the axebroom "Ah, so you're the one who found it." after a second a nervous grin rises to my face "I don't suppose this is a request of if I can clean the floors leading here?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:45 PM

"I thought you liked it, that's all. I... apologize for the gift, if it wasn't to your liking."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:50 PM

"Oh, no, don't apologize! Really, it was a finely crafted tool, exactly to my taste! It wasn't the axebroom that made me drop it, but... Look, a lot happened yesterday and for a moment, my faith in our revolution wavered. Hell, I wasn't even there when Alba was dethroned. It wasn't about the axebroom itself, I just... couldn't sweep with it until I was sure of the cause, you know?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:52 PM

"I... see. I figured you had more faith in me, but I suppose I shall have to earn it." He sighed.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 03:56 PM

"To be honest, I'm not sure what exactly I have faith in anymore. I never really had to think about this kind of thing until recently, the world was a lot simpler when all I knew was that dust needed to be cleaned. But wars? Politics? Revolutions? I don't know anything about that stuff. I helped because you made a compelling case, and I saw people suffering because of how things were, and I'm not saying you were wrong about anything you did, just... I don't know if my choice to join was really as informed as I made myself believe."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 03:59 PM

"Did it need to be? Well, none of us really had a choice, did we? I am here today, because it was prophesied. From the moment I discovered that portrait, it wasn't a choice to do this. It was fate. Aren't we all driven by fate's invisible strings?"

"Bruuuuuuuum? Neeeeeeeroooooooooo?" It's Thebirdis's voice.

Q & A & others

"Did it need to be? Well, none of us really had a choice, did we? I am here today, because it was prophesied. From the moment I discovered that portrait, it wasn't a choice to do this. It was fate. Aren't we all driven by fate's invisible strings?"

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:05 PM

"Right, fate." I groan "Truthfully, I'm tired of people telling me that something has to go a certain way because it's fated to. What, are you telling me you wouldn't have fought this war without the painting? Are you telling me the only reason we toppled this government was because of some prophecy? I might not know anything, but that doesn't mean I take comfort in the idea of having my life planned out ahead of me. I just..." my hands clench together "I don't know, sorry, you didn't mean anything by it, you couldn't know about my fate."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:09 PM

"Well, for me... I consider it a sense of purpose. To know that my life has meaning in the grand scheme of things. To know that I am important, that I alone can save everyone. It's certainly a burden however... Do you not consider it a prize? To know that only you could stop the rampant tyranny? Would you truly prefer to spend your days sweeping dust endlessly, waiting for it to gather again for the next sweeping?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:10 PM

Thebirdis enters the throne room. Bruum is talking to Nero, who is holding the axebroom while sitting on the throne.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:11 PM

"Hey! Hey, I might've solved the veil thing, I'm not sure. How'd you end up here?"

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:17 PM

I am talking to Nero "A sense of purpose... I guess that makes sense, yeah. I was struggling with finding what I believed in a few days ago, and, well, while our shared fate certainly allowed me to fulfill what I figured out... I can't say the knowledge of what happens in the future has exactly given me any comfort. Q was right, not questioning the reality in front of you is probably a happier way to live, but... now that I know what's ahead I can't look back." I look back behind me "Sorry, I heard you calling me earlier, but those floors are so dusty, you know? Didn't want to have to backtrack over it. It's good to hear at least one of us has made progress."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:20 PM

"Sounds like you're in the middle of something heavy. Hope I'm not interrupting. I assume Nero doesn't know shit about the construction of his house, or is otherwise dancing around the question in a way so confusing it's led you to start talking about philosophy. Won't touch that, it's not my lane. However..." He holds out a book. "Got this from some random household. A kind guy gave it to me. It might have the answers we're looking for, I have no idea. Want to check?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:21 PM

"My house? Why are you discussing my house?"

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:21 PM

"What- you didn't ask him about his house?!"

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:25 PM

"Well... I thought it would be best to address what he was thinking about first? Didn't want to be too forward with the sweeping you know, don't overstep your dust's borders. I'd be happy to check the book with you, but, uh, first, yeah we should probably jump ahead to asking him." I turn to Nero "Let's put a pin in our conversation for now. I came to ask you if you knew who constructed your house, since what you said about that stronghold we stayed in was... bothering me, let's say."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:26 PM

"Ah, you told him about that." He sighed. "The builder would be... Zean- Father."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:26 PM

"...Zeankut?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:27 PM

"You're familiar?"

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:27 PM

I look solemnly to the ground "If you knew a Zeankut, Thebirdis, I'm afraid there's no chance of it being the same one. Ours... wouldn't be around during the time you came from."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:29 PM

"No, no, I heard the name from Gas Trick. He was one of the Higurashi queens... and it would make sense if he was also Nero's dad."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:30 PM

"What?"

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:31 PM

"Wh-WHAT!? There's... no way that's right, right?" I look between Nero and Thebirdis confused "If the Higurashi Queen and the curse were the same... I don't see any time that could have been the case?"

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:33 PM

"I- I mean, um... you know, Q could've made him lie to me. I wouldn't put it past him, the goddamn old man, but he definitely listed him there. There was also a Julia and Alicia... l-look, I don't know what to make of the info either..."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:34 PM

Nero cringed.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:36 PM

"But- we have our name now, right?? We know who built his house. Whoever built the stronghold must've taken inspiration, assuming they're not just the same guy!"

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:38 PM

"I... can't say I've heard those names either? Wait, no, Alicia sounds vaguely familiar, but Julia, can't think of anything. I really don't want to believe Q would lie to us, especially after everything he said last night... I guess it was probably just some other Zeankut, the curse has probably been around for a while. In any case, I don't think the construction is that simple, Zeankut was there when we discovered the stronghold, I think he would've made it clear if he made it..."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:40 PM

"No, those names..." Nero sighed. "I believe I was merely listed 2 times. Perhaps some error caused first and last names to be counted separately." (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:40 PM

"Maybe, uh... maybe Zeankut's after Nero chronologically, and he's only fated to become the next queen, or something... either way, I was definitely given first names, 'cuz otherwise Q's just a dick who's overcomplicating things for no reason. ...actually, yeah, that checks out."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:41 PM

"There should have been 2 other names there. Nero, and Greyerl."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:41 PM

"Nero was there, yeah. Greyerl, though..."

"...yeah, not ringing any bells."

"But that's a surname anyway, isn't it?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:43 PM

"Yes, but so is Zeankut."

"I am Nero Zeankut, in a sense."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:43 PM

"Greyerl? I didn't expect you to..." I look at Nero's mask for a moment and then look down "Right, okay, makes sense, don't want to push it."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:44 PM

"But your dad is also Zeankut? What's his first name? Is there anyone with the first name Zeankut, or last name Nero? That doesn't sit right with me."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:46 PM

"Well, perhaps the list broke under some attempt to censor parts of itself. The name Alicia, did it come with LeMat? Those should be the only bearers of the curse we know."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:46 PM

"I only got first names, I'm telling you. Unless Julia's a LeMat I can't say for sure."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:47 PM

"Julia is... A Greyerl." He seemed pained as he said this.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:48 PM

I turn to Thebirdis "Hey, maybe we don't need to pursue this... I think I understand the names enough, so, we should probably just move on to a different topic, right? Like, uh, the book! We still need to read it, right?"

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:50 PM

"Yeah, the book!" He's satisfied with having the name Zeankut anyways. He hands it to Bruum quickly. "Really, Mr. Caligulus didn't tell me much at all about it, so I'm trusting you to figure out what's important in there." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:53 PM

"Caligulus? So he wasn't locked up during the revolution, huh? Well, I doubt he'll do anything on his own, not exactly the most dire dust in need of sweeping... I would like some of that gold back, though, could buy some broomcorn with it." I take a look at the cover of the book

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:54 PM

"Ah... Caligulus... Is he not dead?"

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:56 PM

"Oh, uh- why would he be dead? Seemed like a fine man to me."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:58 PM

"Tiberia Caligulus was killed by that purple-haired friend of yours, while he tried to defend that narcissistic fool of a tyrant."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 04:58 PM

((i literally have no idea who has purple hair))

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 04:58 PM

((femata lol))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 04:59 PM

((Very noteworthy facts about Femata(of course you have purple hair and pronouns)))

Bruum Imoht

"Caligulus? So he wasn't locked up during the revolution, huh? Well, I doubt he'll do anything on his own, not exactly the most dire dust in need of sweeping... I would like some of that gold back, though, could buy some broomcorn with it." I take a look at the cover of the book

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:00 PM

((also what the cover of the book doin))

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 05:00 PM

"Okay, just to be clear, Femata's not my friend. We're acquaintances at most and I'm very annoyed with her — she bolted when I tried to ask her about my fate. She may have had a hand in the genocide of my people too, not sure. But anyway, yeah, different Caligulus. I got the book from a Bill. Possibly his dad."

Bruum Imoht

((also what the cover of the book doin))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:01 PM

'Beyond The Veil' by Cerno Arcadius

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:03 PM

"Oh god, not this book again. The problem with books like this is that the words can't simply be swept away to make room for the meaning behind them. Actually, wait, wasn't that book written by Q? Maybe it's just similar naming schemes." I take a look inside

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:06 PM

It's basically the exact same book but without the labyrinth specific stuff. Instead of a broom merchant it's a cat, etc.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:10 PM

"Well, can't say I ever took Arcadius to have these kind of in depth thoughts... But I'm not too sure how much help this will be. As far as I can tell, this is just an explanation of asking questions in the first place? It does specify that it could be referring to a traitor, though. That could help since... well, did we even have an idea on what the question was asking?"

((actually wait am i not allowed to say this))

((or is it fine since it's in this book as well and not just the bonus room prize))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:11 PM

((Well, nothing happened when you said it. Q did not come down and smite you)) (edited)

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:11 PM

((awesome

))

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 05:13 PM

"What, 'who lies beyond the veil'? I mean... it's a little vague, but it must have something to do with this book. Cerno's obviously an important guy in the grand scheme of our situation, and unless he got inspiration from someone else, this makes Beyond the Veil his work. Is there some sort of author's note at the end, maybe? Is the veil literal?"

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:15 PM

I search for any kind of author's note and/or literal veil hidden inside of the book

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:18 PM

There is no author's note. There is however, a short section on the author, which mentions 'The Power of the Question' and 'Lucid Reality' as other books written by Cerno Arcadius.

"If you're looking for who lies beyond the veil, would that not mean Alcire?"

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:26 PM

"...I really don't want to believe Q and Arcadius are the same guy, they just can't be right? But that phrasing, who else would say that...?" I snap out of it and turn to Nero "Wait, Alcire? I suppose he did betray us, but... could the answer really be that simp- Oh my god." I drop to my knees "Q said that if I figured out that question, I could've saved... If he knew the entire time he could've just...! No, no, no point getting mad. Without Q's help we would just end up dying and repeating fate, again, right? But still..."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 05:29 PM

"Q and Arcadius can't be the same guy. I mean, Arcadius is the A of Q&A, but he can't also be Q, because Qualia's already Q. Say, if the mastermind behind Q&A is Q, then where is the A? Why haven't we met him? Seretta explained the situation to me as being Q and Accomplice (her), but she obviously can't be the A, because she's an AI... agh, my head hurts."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:30 PM

"AI." Nero remarked.

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Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 05:30 PM

"...sorry about the nameless dead guy, by the way, Bruum."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:33 PM

"It's... It's fine, I won't forget them, but... I can't live life regretting a dust pile I can no longer clean." I get back up "I suppose that's the answer to that then, and we've got a strong lead on the stronghold question... We're making good progress, even if we're still clueless on the emperor."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:34 PM

"Aren't I the emperor?" He gestured around.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 05:35 PM

"...I dunno, you might be. Not sure what time period's emperor Q wants us to name. Either way, can you tell me your dad's first name? Just in case the old man won't accept only his last."

Q & A & others

"Aren't I the emperor?" He gestured around.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:37 PM

"Oh, I assumed we would be taking a less... Single-focused approach to the government, but I suppose this makes sense for now, since you led the revolution and all. Although I don't see exactly how this differs from the royalty you were so against... Seems like the same system of dust, you know? Sorry, I've just been thinking about that since a conversation I had yesterday."

Thebirdis Theword

"...I dunno, you might be. Not sure what time period's emperor Q wants us to name. Either way, can you tell me your dad's first name? Just in case the old man won't accept only his last."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:40 PM

"Sirius. Sirius Zeankut."

Bruum Imoht

"Oh, I assumed we would be taking a less... Single-focused approach to the government, but I suppose this makes sense for now, since you led the revolution and all. Although I don't see exactly how this differs from the royalty you were so against... Seems like the same system of dust, you know? Sorry, I've just been thinking about that since a conversation I had yesterday."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:40 PM

"Bruum, do you want to allow men like Cerno Arcadius to return to power? It's important we maintain a safe state of affairs."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 05:41 PM

"Sirius." He hummed. "Well, alright then."

Q & A & others

"Bruum, do you want to allow men like Cerno Arcadius to return to power? It's important we maintain a safe state of affairs."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:43 PM

"...Right, a power vacuum would just suck in any dust that wished to get itself ahead, I understand. I suppose a ruler is necessary, in that sense. Brooms can't continue sweeping if there's no one around to tell them what needs cleaning, and certainly not if the person telling them where to sweep isn't honest."

"Sorry about all these questions about your methods, I just wanted to understand what exactly I fought to achieve, even if the result remained the same whether or not I knew why I was fighting."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 05:48 PM

"Well, do you think that's everything we can do here, then? You seem to know who lies beyond the veil, and surely nobody other than Sirius Zeankut could've built the underground stronghold. Nero here's also one of our possible emperors — really, every remaining query fell into place very nicely."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:50 PM

"Well, I'm glad to assist you."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:57 PM

"I suppose... yes we've figured out everything we needed." I take a look around "Let's hope that's enough to set ourselves apart from the previous attempts. I've just started to understand my place in protecting the people of this world so... I'd much prefer it if we could make it out of this next dream. I don't want another Bruum to have to go through this again, I want to be able to move forward properly." I begin making my way out of the throne room back towars the stairs

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 05:58 PM

"Well, goodnight, Bruum." ((Roll dexterity))

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 05:59 PM

((15)) "And to you as well, let's hope this empire will prosper, no matter what history says."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:00 PM

He follows after Bruum, flying above the scaffolding. "I'd like to get out of this cycle as well, and I'm glad we have these answers as a fallback plan. Still... I have to wonder if there's a better solution."

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:02 PM

They make it back out.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 06:02 PM

"Well, I suppose we could just never fall asleep. Can't exactly be swept off to the labyrinth then." I let out a small laugh "Other than that, I can't say I've got anything. Innovations in broom crafting only come every so often."

I continue making my way down to the second floor as I say this

I try to step in the footprints I left on the way up here, as they would have less dust

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:05 PM

"I've fallen asleep before without waking up back in the Labyrinth, actually. It's not just a matter of that... we need to pass whatever checks Q put up for us before he throws us back in. That's where my problem lies. Is there any way to get out of this without making Q happy? I mean... there's no way to know for sure his motives are pure, or that there were even previous versions of us. It could all be some bid to get Arcadius back into power, somehow..."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 06:08 PM

"Huh, I suppose that mater of 'checks' makes sense. There have been times I've fallen asleep without returning as well, although I assumed it was merely random, but with Q I should have known better. As for Q's motives, I know the rest of you are skeptical of him, but I have no doubt that he's on our side, I saw the previous versions of us myself, and you saw how willing he was to just give up. If there's some greater motive here, he sure isn't pushing it on us."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:11 PM

"I don't think anyone like Q could ever have pure motives. I- I mean, you've seen him. He's created a family for himself just to bully and order them around for his own ends. Se- Seretta's an Imoht too, isn't she? You should feel worse than anyone else, seeing her turned into a scapegoat for every disharmony..."

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 06:17 PM

"I can't say knowing that I have family ties to her means much to me. A root is just that, the original place a branch lived, it does not matter to me if a broom came from an oak or a spruce. With that said though, Seretta's treatment is... not something I can excuse. No one deserves to be dragged around in the dirt that much, and she didn't have much of a choice in how she acted. Q has made poor choices in the past, lest we forget without the labyrinth, Peter would still be with us. But I think these come from genuine mistakes rather than any malice, I still believe he's trying to help us, even if he doesn't know the best way how."

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:20 PM

"Yeah... Peter." He sighed. "We almost had something going, didn't we? It's a goddamn shame what Q's done to us. If you want to go to sleep now, I'll let you, but I've seen Seretta at her darkest moments and I can't forgive his treatment of her. It's- it's harrowing! I have to try and find another solution, whatever it may be." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 06:25 PM

"Well, if that's how it is, then I wish you luck. Your desire to protect Seretta is something I hold nothing but respect for, but I'm not going to join another cause I don't believe in. I almost made that same mistake with the pods last night. Thank you for helping with the questions, I can only hope that if you don't find what you're looking for, whatever happens when we give our answers will be enough to satisfy you nonetheless." I make my way back to the room I woke up in

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:26 PM

"...Thanks, Bruum." He exits the stronghold.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:30 PM

Bruum is back in his room.

Bruum Imoht 26-Dec-21 06:40 PM

"Well then, not sure if I'm passing Q's check yet, but... I don't exactly see anything else he could want me to do." I rummage around in my bag for the painting I received from that merchant, but don't take it out or unroll it "Fate, huh? I guess some people do take comfort in that after all. No point turning my back on changing it now, though. I've made my choice, let's see if any dust remains once we make the final sweep." I get in the bed and head to sleep

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:42 PM

You are paused for now but the chapter is not over yet.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:35 PM

(( @Bruum Imoht are you available)) (edited)

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 06:36 PM

((i might be available))

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:37 PM

((Is this a yes))

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 06:37 PM

((

))

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:37 PM

Bruum is awoken by a knock at his door.

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 06:38 PM

"...Huh, well guess I do have more to sweep around here after all. Guess I shouldn't keep the dust gathering." I get up and open the door (edited)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:44 PM

Bruum opens the door to find a guard, Sativolon, and also an elf there.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:45 PM

"Bruum, wake everyone up, we are going to 706 IE."

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 06:46 PM

"S-Sativolon!? What are you... When... Well, I guess that doesn't matter, this means your plan worked, right? Or no, wait, this is before your time, so... Either way it's good to see you!"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:48 PM

"I will explain everything a bit later so I don't have to explain it to everyone else again. This elf here is Balthazar Yakopo. So, where's everyone else? Who is with you?"

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 06:50 PM

"Balthzar? As in... Wait, no, sorry, you'll gather the dust cloud from my head later. To be honest, I'm not exactly sure where most of the others are staying. Thebirdis was staying in this hall, but I haven't seen anyone else since yesterday's battle... I'd assume they're all still in the capital, though."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:51 PM

"Thebirdis was around your stronghold 10-30 minutes ago."

"Okay, where's the 'Door' that Madakoe went through?"

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 06:54 PM

"...Door? The only ones I've seen him go through here were out of his cage and into the Allebahst embassy. I'm not exactly sure what you need from there, though. I suppose there was a superb plant decorating the room."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:54 PM

"Magical door that he followed Arcadius through. I suppose you haven't seen that, then."

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 06:56 PM

"Wait, but we dethroned Arcadius, he should be locked up. How could Nero have missed something like one of our targets escaping... Well, I guess he wasn't the one in charge of dealing with him."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 06:57 PM

"Okay, Madakoe is god knows where, Thebirdis is near the stronghold, where are Elfbat and Geloto?"

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 06:58 PM

"Well, Elfbat was the one assigned to clean Arcadius out of the stronghold, so unless he left his mission, I'd assume he got swept up with Madakoe? That would certainly explain why I haven't seen him. Regarding Geloto, I haven't the faintest. I've had no contact since he went to fight Obama."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 06:58 PM

The guard is gone at this point, he'd have left when Bruum opened the door. Forgot to mention this, it's just the 3 of them.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:00 PM

"Well, since it seems gathering everyone isn't going to be as easy as I thought, might as well explain everything now." Sativolon stands in Thebirdis pose. "This reminds me of the times I told important information to Madakoe."

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Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:00 PM

((Roll performance))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:01 PM

(20 not nat)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:01 PM

It works.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:05 PM

A cutaway gag happens. Madakoe and Sativolon are on an island. Sativolon is talking. Seretta is also nearby.The cutaway gag is actually multiple scenes (---- indicates separation between them). "Ok, so let's go through everything in order. After everyone went to their pods for the first time, I woke up in my 726 IE as normal. Then later on that day I was attacked by Alicia Serti, you probably don't know her. She's a tax collector. This is where my memory gets very hazy, I don't remember how she attacked me or why, just the fact that it happened. Then I... it's very hard to explain, but I basically-" --------------- I was in this room and killed a Higurashi. Then Q appeared and told me to go sleep in the pod, I did that, woke up in the real world, and since then I stopped seeing these things." --------------- "I also used the anchor to go to 2021 EOW, that's the last thing I did before I got here. Anyway. Let me tell you the story of our world. In the past, there were six kingdoms. Then, they were united and became The Empire and it became 1 IE. Then, in 706 IE something happened and the Empire fell and it became 1 EOW. Then, kingdoms of Yakopo, Arcadia, Tenma Town and three more were created. Then, in 2021 EOW, these kingdoms were united by brave Bruum Imoht and his friends, and became The Empire, and the year became 1 IE. And then, the history repeated. Again. And again. No one knows how many loops it's been already." --------------- "So, some more important points. Cerno Arcadius the EOW King is Q and the father of Cerno Arcadius the IE Head of the Royal Guard. He is immortal, and after he lost his kingdom, he was arrested and put into a magical prison that exists outside of the time. It's this labyrinth." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:14 PM

Bruum begins mimicking the action of sweeping as he watches the cutaway gag, trying to process the information "That... That is a lot of dirt to take in, allow me a moment so that I don't sweep anything out of my dust pan." After a few more seconds he mimics putting away a broom into a closet "Okay, once again I'm glad you're fine after that attack, but what you've told me here... The fact that not just the game is being swept over and over, but the world itself? Q really is Arcadius? But... they're nothing alike! How... How do you even know all of this?" (edited)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:15 PM

"You'll find that Arcadius is talented at knowing information pertinent to absolutely nothing." Balthazar smirked.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:15 PM

"Q looks like an old Arcadius, they actually are alike. How I know all of this is hard to explain and not really relevant." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"Well... I suppose I don't have any reason to doubt you, certainly I can't imagine malicious intent for making these claims, unless you're trying to turn me against Q, but the facts line up... I'll believe what you've swept to me, but even so, what does this have to do with going to 706? I've already found answers to all the questions I'm aware of, I don't know what else we'd need, unless you know of the final two questions."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:20 PM

"We need to break the loop, obviously! Or do you think it's fine to let the world repeat itself again and again without any progress?"

"Oh, and if you still care about Arcadius's game, the answers are: Who killed Balthazar Yakopo, that's Balthazar Yakopo himself. Who lies beyond the veil, that's any traitor you've seen along the way. What is the emperor's weakness, that's entering the body of his closest descendant. Who constructed the cavern stronghold, that's Nero. What is the Emperor's name, that's Julius Zeankut."

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:26 PM

"Julius? I thought... Wait, no, hold on, that's helpful, thank you, but isn't breaking the loop the point of the questions? Is that not what Q is trying to accomplish with his game? I'm all for changing our fate, I wouldn't still be fighting if I thought there was no chance of that, but is changing it by succeeding at his game not our best chance of changing the course of history? It's something we know no group has done before, how do we know we haven't just traveled to 706 in the previous versions of the world?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:30 PM

"Well, what if we answer the questions? Do you think that's magically going to solve all of our problems? Even by Q's plan, we'd still need to use the knowledge from the game to actually do something."

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:33 PM

"A janitor with no will to sweep can't clean the dust, no matter if he knows where it is... I see what you mean. Sorry, it's just... I went along with other's offers a bit too easily in the past, but you're right, sitting around here debating whether or not to take action won't solve anything. I suppose we should look for Thebirdis and Geloto, then?"

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:35 PM

"Elfbat and Madakoe, too. Are the guards in this city following your orders? We could use them."

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:36 PM

"I'm... not exactly clear on what my role in this new empire is, to be honest. But Nero did invite me to stay with him himself, so I should hold some authority, I can try to ask for a sweep of the city."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:36 PM

"Do it."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:37 PM

"If you don't mind, I have no stake in any of this. I'll stick to finding Elfbat in that city sweep of yours."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:39 PM

"Of course. Come back here when you find him, or in 2 hours if you don't. Or send a Sending message about where you are."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:40 PM

"Very well." He left.

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:41 PM

"Well then, good luck to you both, let's hope our pan doesn't stay empty for long." I leave to search the stronghold for guards

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:41 PM

"Same to you about meeting time. Here, in 2 hours."

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:42 PM

Sativolon is now alone there. He checks if he still has the gemstone he created with Imagination and that it's still a gemstone and not a piece of glass in a shape of a diamond or something. (edited)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:45 PM

It is in fact still a real a gemstone.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:46 PM

Sativolon checks time what time is it.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:46 PM

((Seems to be about 4 in the morning))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:48 PM

Sativolon goes outside to search around the city for anything resembling an entrance to the Anchor.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:50 PM

((Roll investigation))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:50 PM

(13)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:50 PM

Nothing.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:51 PM

How much time did that take

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:51 PM

((I'll say an hour))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:53 PM

Sativolon spends 40 minutes or less searching the city for any magic stores. They might be closed right now but to avoid wasting any time later.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:53 PM

((Roll investigation))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:53 PM

((nat1 (10))) (edited)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:55 PM

Sativolon gets lost.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:56 PM

Sativolon spends the remaining 20 minutes to get unlost and return to the meeting place.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:56 PM

((Roll investigation))

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:57 PM

(14)

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:57 PM

Okay Sativolon makes it back as the sun starts to rise.

Sativolon Gifolio 02-Jan-22 07:58 PM

Sativolon stands there and waits for the other two to come back. ((im leaving for today goodbye))

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:01 PM

((ok so. are balthazar and/or bruum here))

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:45 PM

((Roll investigation))

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:45 PM

((4))

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:46 PM

Bruum can't find any guards.

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:48 PM

"...Well, we're off to a fantastic start to this sweeping job. That's fine, I've cleaned far more than this in far less time before, I can handle lone sweeping, I just need to focus." I sigh deeply "This would be so much easier if I had kept some brooms on me. Oh well, maybe I'll find some brooms or guards on the way." I head out into the city to look for any of the four other party members

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:50 PM

((Roll investigation))

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:50 PM

((4))

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:50 PM

Nothing.

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:54 PM

I grip the air in front of me like a handle "...I guess it's good I'm not the only one searching, let's hope the others can at least find one person between the two of them. I suppose I shouldn't just stand around uselessly in the meantime, though. It wouldn't hurt to prepare myself." I look for any shop that would sell brooms

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:55 PM

((Roll investigation))

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:55 PM

((9))

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:55 PM

Bruum doesn't find any shops.

The sun is starting to rise now.

Bruum Imoht 02-Jan-22 07:58 PM

"Is this city really so unprotected that I can't find any brooms for sale!? It's a shame I'll have to leave so soon... I hope I've at least taught Nero enough that he'll start pushing for more shops, the dust economy here must be flourishing. Even if not, I guess I can just do it myself whenever I get back." I head back to the meeting spot in the stronghold

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 07:59 PM

((Choo left so this is the end of the session))

1

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:03 PM

They're back together. Balthazar isn't here.

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:04 PM

"How did it go?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:04 PM

"Sorry, couldn't find a trace of them anywhere, nor was there a single shop selling brooms. This city is much less protected than I expected."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:06 PM

"Ugh. How did you even expect to meet each other after yesterday?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:08 PM

"Well... I didn't really think we had much reason to? I expected to only really need their help again within the labyrinth, thought I was pretty much done sweeping away my dust in this world."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:10 PM

"Fair. I also tried to find an entrance to the Anchor, no success there either. Also worth to mention that I have some money." Sativolon takes out a diamond from his pocket.

"This should be worth 500gp, if you need to buy something, you can ask."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:12 PM

"Thank you, but really, I don't like to rely on others for income. Feels like I'm saying the brooms I sell aren't enough, you know? I can't imagine how it would feel for them."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:13 PM

"By the way, what in the world happened last time in the labyrinth? All that talk about Madakoe 'breaking the game', what exactly did he do?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:16 PM

"Ah, well, I wouldn't exactly say it was Madakoe that did that. Well I suppose it was, just... A previous version of him somehow made his way into our current labyrinth, and in attempting to end the cycle, he rendered one of our puzzles impossible. Q nearly gave up entirely, tried to sweep us away and start again, but we convinced him to give us one last chance to find the answers. Madakoe and Jean also attempted to break the pods we use to come back, but... Well let's just say after some contemplating and a bit of a struggle, we were able to get everyone back safely."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:19 PM

"Oh, so I was right. While me, him, Seretta and Gas Trick were locked in the island room, there was another version of him in the main labyrinth. For what happened on our side, there wasn't much, really. We answered one question room, discussed some things and that's it. Did anything noteworthy happen on your side?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:22 PM

"Well, we did manage to figure out that the labyrinth's game was repeating, but... You obviously already know that. I suppose there is the matter of bleeding, Jean seemed to believe it was a way to test if we were AIs. Some of us bled when cut, some didn't, and one set of dice began bleeding at a certain point. I couldn't make heads or tails on what it meant, so I haven't given it much thought."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:25 PM

"That was probably because of imagination physics. The Labyrinth isn't exactly a physical place, so you can do things like creating small objects with just your imagination. Something similar to what happened when you fought the Mad King, I guess."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:27 PM

"Ah, you know about what happened in that fight? I don't recall seeing you there... Although I suppose I was a bit focused on cleaning away the dirt in front of me, didn't really look to the sides. What you say does make sense though, I suppose. It would certainly explain the inconsistencies, although I wish you were there to explain at the time, Jean did not take it very well at all."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:29 PM

"Didn't Oil Trick tell you all to go to the central room? I could've explained everything through the door from the island room. Even if it's locked and even if Q prevented any sounds from passing through it, it still has a gap wide enough to slide papers through."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"Ah, well, that is true, but... We didn't exactly have any idea you were there? If we had knowledge of it, don't worry I'm sure we would've visited and had a chat, sweep some information one participant to another, but I didn't even know you were in the labyrinth after our first visit until now." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:34 PM

"Well, I doubt he'll let me out next time we go to the labyrinth, so if you'll need it you can do it then. And even if you don't find any reason to do so, do it anyway at least before going into the pods as I might have some things to tell you too. For example, Gas Trick fixed Seretta's pod so she'd return to the real world, like everyone else and I'm curious at what time period she'll arrive in. And speaking about Seretta, did you ever find out the purpose of that 'corpse' of her? I know where you all have been around the time of its appearance, none of you were anywhere near it. If Q just wanted to remove her from the game, then he could've just done so, without this unanswerable murder mystery."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:38 PM

"Alright, I'll make sure to check in with you, a broom artisan never misses a spot of dust he's been asked about. As for the corpse, well, I can't say we've got any clue either. Seretta was with us for the first challenge last night, and that was after we saw the corpse, so if it really was Q then... I guess he just couldn't make up his mind on what to do with her? You'd think someone who had run the game so many times would have a more concrete plan for his assistants."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:39 PM

"To be clear, Seretta is still alive, just in the island room. I have no idea what this corpse is."

"Anyway, has Balthazar told you anything? He seems to be late, and he hasn't sent me any messages about it."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:44 PM

"No, I haven't been in contact with him since we split up a couple hours ago. I can only hope he hasn't run into trouble, but since he hasn't returned yet... I did actually have one more question for you, if you don't mind. I've been thinking about the answers you gave me for the question rooms, and we seem to... Mostly match in what we've figured out, but I was just curious how you came to the answer of who built the stronghold I stayed in. Nero seemed very put off by it when we entered, like he'd never even been there before. I suppose he could've been faking it, but... I don't know, that doesn't seem like him to me."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:45 PM

"I think this stronghold was here for multiple loops, and the Nero who built it is the Nero who existed a few loops ago, not the current one."

"Speaking of Nero, do you know why she looks so similar to Jean Greyerl?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:51 PM

"Ah, well, I haven't wanted to ask him about it directly, it seems like a sensitive subject, but... You've been giving so many answers, I suppose it would be rude to not tell you what I suspect, it's not much anyway. I believe Nero used to go by the name of Julia Greyerl, before he put on the mask. I had assumed he was a descendant of Jean, but I suppose ancestor would make more sense now? Both? I still haven't wrapped my head around how this world works, exactly."

"As for the stronghold, yes, I suppose that makes sense. Certainly would explain all the dust littering the place. Whatever Nero built it should've left more cleaning staff behind."

Bruum Imoht

"Ah, well, I haven't wanted to ask him about it directly, it seems like a sensitive subject, but... You've been giving so many answers, I suppose it would be rude to not tell you what I suspect, it's not much anyway. I believe Nero used to go by the name of Julia Greyerl, before he put on the mask. I had assumed he was a descendant of Jean, but I suppose ancestor would make more sense now? Both? I still haven't wrapped my head around how this world works, exactly."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 02:54 PM

"Yeah, this system is such a mess. In some loops Jean Greyerl and Jean Angiot are the same person, in some they are different. In some I'm, well, me, and in some I'm apparently a psychopath who kills the entire Yakopo family just because the Emperor said Balthazar is dangerous."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 02:58 PM

I laugh after hearing the last part "Don't forget to include me in your kill count, as well. Ran into some previous version of our group a couple nights ago, heard all about a previous you from them. Obviously I don't hold it against you, but it is intriguing that something so different could occur. Honestly, it's kind of like cleaning a room, no matter what, we always end up with the same result of looping into the cycle of dust again, but the way we sweep to clean it in the first place could differ greatly."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 03:00 PM

"Also, have you seen Taro LeMat anywhere in this year? It seems like he knows about the looping world and Q and his game and has come from a time where IE ended in 710 instead of 706, but I still can't figure out what his goal is."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 03:04 PM

"Ah, Taro, no I can't say that I have. The only contact I've had with him was when we pulled him into that Higurashi game a few nights back... Or I suppose that would have been years for you? Either way, if he's here... Do you suppose it could be possible he could be the reason we haven't been able to find Geloto?"

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 03:07 PM

"No, that game was a few nights ago for me too. The participating Sativolon wasn't me. He was from a different loop. By the way, are the guards still searching?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 03:09 PM

"Oh, yeah, the guards! You see, I tried to find some to send sweeping around the city, but... Perhaps it's their day off? I didn't run into any during the search, maybe I just missed them by happenstance. Sorry about that, not my proudest attempt to collect dust."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 03:11 PM

"Seriously?! Why didn't you tell me this sooner?! What are we standing here talking for, then? Let's search again. It's morning already, there should be more of them now."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 03:14 PM

"R-right, of course, my mistake. Can't hang up a broom until the floor is polished. I'll see what I can do." In a hurry, I once again attempt to look around the stronghold for any guards

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 03:14 PM

Sativolon follows.

"Oh, wait, actually."

Sativolon attaches a note to the door of Bruum's room.

You didn't return or tell us anything, so we went to search again. If you find this, wait for us here. -Sativolon Gifolio

"Okay, I'm ready."

NOW Sativolon follows.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:17 PM

There are guards around now.

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 03:19 PM

Sativolon waits for Bruum to say something.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 03:20 PM

"Ah, good, looks like I was simply looking at an inconvenient time before. Hello!" I wave to the guards "I'm sure you know me, Bruum Imoht, I assisted in leading the revolution. I had a favor to ask, you see there's currently some missing people that we have some very important business with, and I was wondering if a team of guards could be rounded up to sweep the city." Bruum then relays the appearances of Geloto, Elfbat, Thebirdis, and Madakoe.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:20 PM

"Oh, them? They just went into that door."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 03:22 PM

"Wh-what. Like as in... all of them? Well, uh, thank you for the information? That was much easier than I expected... A little disappointing really, thought we'd have to break out some old sweeping techniques I've kept secret for a while, but I suppose this is fine too, can't waste any time. Which door would this be exactly?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:23 PM

"No, the bird just left, I think."

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 03:24 PM

"I've heard him around the stronghold and left him a note there, though I don't know how he travelled such distance so fast if he doesn't know any magic, so don't worry about him."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 03:28 PM

"I suppose we can worry about him after if he doesn't make it back to us soon, then. Well, no point delaying, we shouldn't keep the others in the dust cloud without what you've told me for longer than we need to." I head into that door if it is obvious which one he meant

Sativolon Gifolio 09-Jan-22 03:28 PM

Sativolon follows if it looks like a normal door.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:28 PM

The guard led them to the door yeah.

((You are paused))

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:28 PM

"wow. The man actually said something constructive without equating it to corn roped to a stick."

Thebirdis walks slowly back to the crossroads.

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:30 PM

((All the way back to the cavern stronghold?))

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:31 PM

((back to where the path splits at least.))

((obviously he's still paying attention to his surroundings so mention any Curiosities))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:32 PM

Okay as Thebirdis approaches that, he can see that the stronghold is now on fire.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:33 PM

((ok just to be clear. not arcadius's stronghold he just left right?))

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:33 PM

((No, the cavern stronghold is on fire))

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:33 PM

((kk))

"Holy crap!" He approaches it, but not too closely. Is there anyone around?

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:34 PM

There are voices inside.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:34 PM

"Hey! Who's in there!?"

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:37 PM

One of the voices is Sativolon and he is offline so let's pause here for now.

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:37 PM

"WHAT"

ok

good session

or wait is he only offline for the moment bc i can stick around

Q & A & others 26-Dec-21 06:41 PM

((Don't think he's coming back for today))

Thebirdis Theword 26-Dec-21 06:42 PM

alright

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:03 PM

No response.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:04 PM

"...Well holy shit." For the sake of clarity, he doesn't recognize Sativolon's voice.

he stands around and watches the fire for a bit, update me if he can see/hear/etc anything happen

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:17 PM

They're yelling about fate and murder at each other.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:17 PM

can he make any of the conversation's details out

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:19 PM

He can make out 2 guys calling each other murderers and also fate is being mentioned.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:20 PM

"And they're doing this inside a burning building? Jeez. You think smoke inhalation would've gotten them by now."

He's not rushing inside a burning building with a baby, and the Amount Of Time Thebirdis Is Willing To Spend Watching Something Burn has elapsed, so he just turns around.

Which path goes where btw

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:23 PM

Left path leads to Arcadia. Right path leads to Bill Clinton town. Middle path is unknown I believe.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:24 PM

He goes down the middle one yeah

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:29 PM

After a few hours, a city with a large looming tower comes into view.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:30 PM

how big

also he goes into the city yeah

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:32 PM

The city is only slightly smaller than Arcadia's capital, but people seem to still have much more happiness to go around.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:34 PM

They seem agreeable. "Hey! Could you tell me where I am?" he asks a random passerby.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:36 PM

"Welcome to the Yakopon capital! We're kinda looking for a replacement name though, give us a bit for a new one."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:37 PM

"Oh yeah. I guess your leader sort of did... huh. Weird. Would you happen to know anything about the development of AI?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:37 PM

"What?"

"Development of an eye?"

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:40 PM

"Did that not happen here? I might be getting my history confused... does, er- does the name Seretta Imoht do anything for you? Or Erlise, or maybe Qualia Magus, or... God, this is confusing."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:40 PM

"Qualia Magus? Wasn't that the name of some old scientist?"

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:43 PM

"Yeah. I think he was the guy who's developing- or maybe developed the AIs. Those are like, um... people, but you can create them, by the way. Not sure how else to describe them."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:44 PM

"So he had kids?"

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"Yeah, of course he had kids. He treated them all like shit. Would you have any idea where is old lab is?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"I mean... On a different continent."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:47 PM

"Shit."

"Look, um- I'm gonna need the name of that continent."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:49 PM

"How exactly are you planning to get there? Not like anyone has a map of continents." (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:50 PM

"I'll, uh..." He clapped his talons together after a bit of thought. "I'll use a boat! That's a thing that can get you places."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:52 PM

'Well yeah, but... I mean, go ahead, man."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:53 PM

"Yeah! Thanks, dude." He runs off towards the tower. Surely there is a boat there.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:55 PM

There is no water anywhere near the tower.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:56 PM

He walks up to the person closest to the tower. "Excuse me! Could I have a boat?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 02:57 PM

"What?"

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 02:58 PM

"Okay- to be clear, this isn't a request, it's a demand. I need a boat. Does this tower have boats?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:00 PM

"Not really. You can buy a boat around town, I guess."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:02 PM

"Oh, okay. Thanks."

"...what's in this tower, anyway?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:04 PM

"Oh, that was the castle of the old king when he was in charge."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:05 PM

"Huh. Pretty imposing for that. It's like the centerpiece of the town."

Thebirdis doesn't, but I personally am comparing it to the tower from Curious Village.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:06 PM

"Well, they called him the Mad King for a reason."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:06 PM

"So much this!"

He heads back to town and looks for a boat marketplace, having only seen the boat on the labyrinth door before.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:08 PM

Absolutely nothing matches that description.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:09 PM

Thebirdis screams.

"Someone- someone has to know what an AI is! There's a way to get to that- the whatever continent..."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:16 PM

People just kind of stared at him.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:18 PM

He keeps running up to people and desperately asking them if they know how to get to Qualia's lab.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:18 PM

People start moving away from him and trying to avoid his questions.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:19 PM

this must be how q feels

"Fucking old man! You better- fuck, where could she have gone?! Is there really no better option than the Labyrinth?!"

Sulking, he tries to find a tavern.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:22 PM

((Roll investigation))

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:23 PM

((aw hell nah they making me roll to find a got damn place to drink myself unconscious))

((13))

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:26 PM

There's an average quality tavern in town.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:27 PM

He steps inside and shouts with exasperation: "I need a place for my baby and me to sleep!"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:28 PM

The cost is 1gp for a night.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:30 PM

He forks it over yeah. "And- and I need something strong to drink. Baaarkeeeep..."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:32 PM

8sp for beer.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:33 PM

he pays that too and sits at a stool.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:34 PM

The bartender slides him a mug of beer.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:36 PM

"Thanks." He takes a swig. "Life's getting tough as shit out there, man. How am I supposed to keep up?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:41 PM

"Chin up, I'm sure it'll get better."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:44 PM

"Better? Tomorrow is gonna be make or break. If I can't answer all those stupid fucking questions, then I'll never live a normal life..." Another swig. "I might die. I can't be sure."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:53 PM

"You have a test or something?"

"You seem a bit old for that."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 03:55 PM

"It's a test, yeah. but not for school. It's about 'bolstering critical thinking' or some bullshit — I have no idea why the old man wants me there, but if I don't answer all six questions, my life is over... and- and I don't even know two of them yet! How are you supposed to prepare for a question that hasn't been asked yet?! God..."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 03:57 PM

"Rough family, huh?"

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:00 PM

"Something like that." Sssssiiiiipppp. "I like my current immediate family a lot, actually, but the other three tries were just rough patches that wouldn't stop..."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:05 PM

"Well, glad you've worked it out. Sometimes you just gotta flush the toxic people out of your life

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:08 PM

"Amen to that." Chug chug chug. "Here's to hoping I can flush out my father-in-law. Or... grandfather. Or stepfather. I haven't quite decided what he is yet."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:11 PM

"And you're waiting for this test of yours to do that?"

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:13 PM

"Well, it's not like I want to take the test, but what's the alternative? I'd have to go to another continent, and... shit, I don't even know the name of the place. How am I supposed to get from here to there without falling asleep even once...?"

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:16 PM

"Well, rest is important."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:18 PM

"If I sleep, I take the test. I don't know how he does it. Some magic bullshit, probably." He finishes the mug. "It's hard to explain."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:30 PM

"Well, maybe sleep in secret? Did you tell him you were sleeping here?"

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:35 PM

"He'll know." Thebirdis sighs. "He always does."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:36 PM

"Well, sorry I couldn't help you."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:39 PM

"It's fine. You helped by giving me something to drink." He gets back to his feet. "I hate that goddamn labyrinth with all my heart, I really do, but it could also very well be what saves me. It made me realize something very, very important..."

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:40 PM

"Well, we all learn something from our parents, even the worst ones."

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:42 PM

"I'll be the one to decide if that's true." He leaves and goes to his rented room.

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:42 PM

It's somehow still bigger than his old house.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:43 PM

thebirdis sleeping good tonight boys

He crawls into bed. "This is my last chance, Peter. I'll get us a good life, okay? Pray for me..."

yeah he's asleep now

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:49 PM

The chapter isn't over but not everyone is at the morning yet so you're paused.

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:50 PM

no way

I assume there's no chance of us continuing today lol

Q & A & others 02-Jan-22 04:51 PM

((Maybe????))

Thebirdis Theword 02-Jan-22 04:51 PM

then i'll Be Sure to Be Around

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:34 PM

((@Thebirdis Theword You are unpaused))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 03:34 PM

((oh dope))

((just a minute))

((ok im good to go))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 03:48 PM

@Q & A & others

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:48 PM

Thebirdis woke up in the same bed he'd fallen asleep in.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 03:49 PM

"..."

"God fucking damnit."

Could he tell if anything looked or felt different?

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:51 PM

((Roll perception))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 03:53 PM

((character sheet is taking forever to load

))

((4))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:58 PM

No clue.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 03:58 PM

can he at least tell what time of day it is

is there a window

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:58 PM

It's the afternoon.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 03:59 PM

This doesn't really answer how long he's been asleep for, and that's very upsetting.

He takes baby Peter and leaves the inn.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:10 PM

Turning towards the aethers, he shouts loudly in despair, cursing Q for not telling him what it is that he wants, then sort of just starts pacing around madly.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:12 PM

People continue to avoid him as he does this. (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:13 PM

Very strange, but he has to go find his friends.

Back down the path that led here, then.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:22 PM

He's back at Bruum's cave fortress. There's a message on the door.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:23 PM

can his illiterate ass understand it

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:23 PM

No.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:24 PM

What a goddamn shame.

arcadia path

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:29 PM

Thebirdis arrived back at Bruum's town.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:30 PM

He runs towards the stronghold and screams Bruum's name all the way.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:32 PM

That's a different city but okay, you can go to that city.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:32 PM

what the fuck

there's yakopon which he just left

then bill clinton town

and arcadia is the other one and that has the fortress nero and bruum raided

what did i get wrong

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:34 PM

You've seen 2 cities in Arcadia. Arcadia is a country.

Anyway Thebirdis gets stopped by a guard for a noise complaint.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:35 PM

im being gaslit

arcadia's capital WHATEVER

"Woah woah woah woah woah, I'm a little busy here, dude."

new york, new york

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:36 PM

"Okay, but like. Shut up."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:37 PM

"I'll shut up as soon as I find where Bruum is. If you could tell me where he fucked off to, that would seriously help."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:38 PM

"He should be inside the fortress."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:38 PM

"Awesome. I was going there anyways."

Thebirdis Theword BOT 09-Jan-22 04:38 PM

He goes there

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:40 PM

Okay where is he looking inside the fortress.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:40 PM

He scuttles around every room on the first floor, then moves on to the second if he doesn't find him.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:43 PM

There's a door on the second floor that opens into black void.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:45 PM

"WHAT"

Are there any guards in his immediate vicinity

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:51 PM

Yes.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:52 PM

"What the actual hell is this?!" He tries to gesture one over, wildly pointing at the void.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:52 PM

"I dunno, they just went through there like it's fine." (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:53 PM

"They meaning Bruum and Nero- you know what, sure, fuck it." He steps inside.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:54 PM

((Okay you're paused now))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:54 PM

((productive session))

((what's everyone else up to))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:57 PM

((Everyone else is paused except Elfbat and Geloto, but Geloto is offline))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 04:57 PM

((kk))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:04 PM

Elfbat entered what looked exactly like Q's lounge. In the cage at the back was Cerno Arcadius. Jeretto was standing behind him.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:08 PM

"Why does this room look like this..."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:09 PM

Jeretto clutched his head. "Ah... What the hell, this feels way better. No more awful laughing."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:10 PM

"You alright?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:12 PM

"Something like that." He smiled.

The door behind them opened once again, and quickly shut, only allowing a person to quickly pass through. Balthazar Yakopo, without the illusion of Qualia, stood there. "Bad time for a family reunion?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:14 PM

"...Now why are you here?"

"What year did you enter from? How did you know I'd be here?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:16 PM

"A dragon told me. Would that work?" Balthazar sat down on a couch.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:16 PM

"My family never wants to explain anything"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:17 PM

"I believe that dragon's name was Broom? Well, whatever the case, have a seat. We need to have a father-son discussion."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:18 PM

"Fine." Elfbat sits down

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:19 PM

Jeretto sat down as well, but Balthazar motioned for him to move away. "I don't want to talk to you."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:19 PM

"You can hang out with Arcadius I guess"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:21 PM

"Ugh, why would I hang out with him." Jeretto moved away and began examining the devices.

"Now, Elfbat. I believe there are a great many things you're curious about?" Balthazar. (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:29 PM

"There are. And how much of it are you going to alleviate?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"Well, it depends on how much Sativolon understood, I suppose."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:32 PM

"What does he have to do with this?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:33 PM

"Well, he's the one who explained it all to me. What I misunderstood."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:34 PM

"I thought you were the one behind all this"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:34 PM

"Me?" He laughed a bit. "No, it seems I was just a fool."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:34 PM

"I agree. Please talk Father"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:36 PM

He sighed. "Well, I believe you've heard of fate by now?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:37 PM

"I have yes"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:38 PM

"Could you explain your understanding of it to me. I'd like to avoid reexplaining things you already know."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:38 PM

"I've been told that much of whats happened and what will happen has been predestined. I wouldn't like for that to be true however."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:39 PM

"Well, it's true... In a sense."

"To me, Fate was absolute. God had destined me to win some and lose some, and to go against this was an insult to... My dear Ophelia."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:42 PM

"....and what does Mother have to do with this"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:42 PM

"Well, I'm sure you're aware of what happened to our family."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:42 PM

"I'm not. I thought you were both dead."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:45 PM

"Well, I certainly came close. The advisor had to use a lot of power to take me back. I suppose I should mention, while I'm here, I am also The Advisor, in a sense."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"That doesn't make sense."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"It didn't to me either, until I understood 'Fate'."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"So explain then. You saved yourself?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:47 PM

"Pardon for the side tangent, but do you know what year it was when you entered here?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:48 PM

"uhh 2727 IE I believe"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:48 PM

"Incorrect. Nero had only just taken charge, that would make it 1IE."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:49 PM

"Okay yes that makes more sense. Why did Bruum say he was from 2727 then?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:50 PM

((Bruum said he was from 2021EOW.))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:51 PM

"No wait that was my bad math. He said he was from 2021 EOW. I just assumed it was the same EOW as the one from my era but that system has been used twice hasn't it?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:53 PM

"Correct. Now, what does EOW stand for?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:53 PM

"I think it meant End of War the first time... but maybe the second time it means End of World"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:55 PM

"Incorrect. Both refer to End of World. In fact, both are the same."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 02:56 PM

"Yeah that's my bad. Nero's the one who ended the war it wouldn't make sense for it to be called that before him. You mean they just mean the same thing right?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 02:56 PM

"In a sense, yes."

"Now, have you ever heard of a world that ended before that time? Of course not."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:01 PM

"So that's what you mean by fate"

"Then I guess going back to the future won't be disrupting history as I know it at all if it's all circular"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:03 PM

"So you understand? You understand 'fate'?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:03 PM

"How do we break free of this"

"Trying to wrap my head around the lineage questions hurts. I can't be descended from myself genetics don't work like that." (edited)

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:05 PM

"No, you're descended from Jeretto. Or, a different one."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:05 PM

"...what does that mean"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:06 PM

"So you don't understand?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:06 PM

"I guess I don't. How is there a different Jeretto?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:08 PM

"Let's go the opposite route, then. You and several of your companions, meet in The Anchor's cavern, right? What do you believe will happen to those you leave outside?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:11 PM

"They should just stay there?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:12 PM

"They have years, they won't be standing still forever."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:13 PM

"They'll go on with their lives then."

"But I was hoping that when I leave this room I'll be reunited with them in that same time."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:15 PM

"No, not this room. The dozens outside the cavern."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:16 PM

"Oh I know. This room was going to be my fast track to the future now that I'm anchorless."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:16 PM

"But you're in their future."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:19 PM

"Technically sure. I only have to go 736 years in this direction though"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:20 PM

"Well, true. But that'll be a different group, won't it?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:21 PM

"How?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:21 PM

"Do you truly not follow...? It's a loop, but not through time travel. History itself is repeating." (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:22 PM

"...What?"

"So then the Anchor sent me into my future and not the past. I guess it works the same way as this room?"

"Are you actually my father or a different version of him?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:23 PM

"Well, I can't say I know better than you on that."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:23 PM

"You seem to have his memories though. How is that?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 03:49 PM

"Well, I at least held a similar experience."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 03:52 PM

"I guess that makes sense if history really is repeating."

"....Does this mean my relationship with Jeretto isn't incestuous?? Despite my biological relation to a version of him?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:03 PM

"That's... A wormhole I don't want to think about."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:03 PM

"..you and me both"

"Do you know the name Qualia Magus?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:04 PM

"Yes, that was the name given to me after I died."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:05 PM

"After you 'died' ?" Elfbat throws up air quotes

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:06 PM

"Remember? Our mass death, I barely survived that. After that, I was renamed Qualia Magus. After The Advisor's original name."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:06 PM

"So a previous version of you saved the current you?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:07 PM

"Exactly. It's almost funny."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:08 PM

"Why are you and Jeretto so much calmer in this room than when I encountered you both outside?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:09 PM

"Well, me it was just... A realization. Of all I'd done, and how meaningless it was. I truly am a failure of a father."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:11 PM

"...Please explain"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:12 PM

"Well... All I've fought for... All I believed in... It was all 1 giant lie, that I seemingly gave to myself. Everyone's death was... Meaningless." He looked close to tears.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:13 PM

"How long has it been since you saw me last?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:13 PM

"A few hours, I suppose. But that's neglecting time travel."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:14 PM

"In just a few hours you realized this?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:15 PM

"Well... If you can overturn my most base assumption... Your friend is a very persuasive talker."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:17 PM

"My friend?"

"Is this about Madakoe"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:17 PM

"No, Sativolon. I suppose calling him my employee would be more accurate."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:18 PM

"Tell me everything that's happened since I left you at the anchor."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:18 PM

"I teleported to the same year as you, and waited for Sativolon. Once he showed, I attempted to murder him."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:22 PM

"Why?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:40 PM

"Because Sativolon, or rather a Sativolon was the one to kill our family."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:42 PM

"...Why was the truth kept from me?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:42 PM

"Because at the time, Sativolon was not yet born. Very hard to convict, yes?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:43 PM

"So where did that Sativolon go after killing Mother?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:43 PM

"Unknown."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:43 PM

"Do we know why he did it?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:43 PM

"Not at all. He denies having any motive."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:44 PM

"And this Sativolon doesn't know why he will go on to kill the next Yakopo family either I assume?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:51 PM

"Well, apparently he's dodged a bullet."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:53 PM

"What does that mean?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:54 PM

"He should already have killed them, according to Fate."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:55 PM

"so Fate can change then?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 04:56 PM

"It would seem. I'm not sure I quite understand the mechanics either."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 04:58 PM

"And what did Sativolon tell you that made you abandon your plan. What even was your plan?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:00 PM

"Well, I was supposed to kill him. That was the last thing The Advisor told me."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:00 PM

"Why were you listening to The Advisor?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:02 PM

"Because he told me it was all Fate. He explained to me that Ophelia had sacrificed herself, for the Fate that I could live in prosperity and avenge her. It was an... Alluring prospect."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:03 PM

"But you've showed up too late anyway. At this point Sativolon should have already murdered the next Ophelia."

"He didn't. But that's you getting lucky"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:04 PM

"Yes... But it was fate that it would occur. At that time, I didn't know of the loop, so I believed stopping him would be a paradox that would ruin the fate Ophelia had given to me."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:05 PM

"And why didn't you tell me any of this? Why hide being the face of Qualia for 30 years while by your own son? Why attempt to kill Jeretto and laugh all maniacally? Do you not think I miss Mother too? That if I had an opportunity to avenge her I wouldn't?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:06 PM

"Well... It was for.. Fate." He sighed. "I just... Followed what he told me."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:10 PM

"That doesn't explain your demeanor Father"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:12 PM

"Would you not make sacrifices, if you were promised there was no other way? Would you not devote yourself to pursuing that promise that it truly all had meaning? That all would end well?" He sighed. "But when I entered your presence once more, I suppose I began having too much fun. Perhaps I should've led our reunion in a better light."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:15 PM

"The Advisor didn't explain why certain things had to be done did he? He was trapped by his understanding of Fate as much as you. Jeretto is alive. Sativolon isn't a murderer. Things are changing."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:16 PM

"Indeed. I don't have much room to deny it."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:16 PM

"Do you know how Sativolon knows so much about this?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:18 PM

"You'll have to ask him for that."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:26 PM

"I have some questions that aren't about Fate or your actions now if you don't mind answering." (edited)

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:27 PM

"Go ahead."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:29 PM

"Do you know who constructed Nero's stronghold? Not the one this room is in but the one he was using before he took power."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:29 PM

"No, I never really cared about it, really."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:30 PM

"Do you have any ideas as to who it could be then? Just give me something"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:31 PM

"No, I don't. Really."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:34 PM

"Well okay. Do you know the Emperor's name?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:36 PM

"No. I believe Sativolon said something like Julius Zeankut, however."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:37 PM

"That's good to know. Finally do you know Who Lies Beyond the Veil?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:38 PM

"Something about traitors."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:39 PM

"How?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:39 PM

"I only caught it off Sativolon, you'll have to ask him."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 05:41 PM

"Alright then. If I leave this room now will I be able to meet him?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 05:49 PM

"I suppose."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:03 PM

"Where is he?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 06:07 PM

"We're supposed to meet back up in an hour, outside here."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:07 PM

"Then I'll leave with you"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 06:15 PM

The door opened, and Geloto stepped in.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 06:16 PM

Geloto entered what looked exactly like Q's lounge. Elfbat and another elf were sitting on the couches talking, and Jeretto was in the computer section. In the cage was Cerno Arcadius. (edited)

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:16 PM

"Tch."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:17 PM

"Why are you here? Do you know what this place is"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:17 PM

"I know it's where that man is, at least." He points to Arcadius.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:18 PM

"He's already been taken care of"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:18 PM

"Mm. I have a few questions to ask him."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:19 PM

"I hope it's for answers to the question rooms. We've only got one more chance to answer them I believe "

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:20 PM

"It could end up solving that." I look over to Arcadius, to check if he's conscious and lucid.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:21 PM

"Do you understand 'Fate' Geloto?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:22 PM

"Maybe on some level. An invisible will attempting to guide our paths. Is there something specific you mean?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:23 PM

"The temporal structure of this world"

"The labyrinth isn't the only place where history keeps repeating Geloto"

"We haven't travelled to the past, this era with Bruum happens in our future" (edited)

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"...seriously? What evidence do you have for this?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:26 PM

"It explains how Femata was responsible for the letter where my 'future' was written out. That wasn't a prediction or prophecy it was stating what happened to the previous version of me."

"I'm descended from Jeretto like I surmised, but not the one I know. It was the previous version of him. This Jeretto could go on to be responsible for the next Elfbat."

"My father, Balthazar, he was saved from death by his own previous self. I trust what he says if you want evidence"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:28 PM

"That's ridiculous. I can understand similar events, people are fools who never learn from their mistakes, but the same names every time???"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:29 PM

"And that's what Fate is. An invisible will that has predestined these events and the repetitions stem from there"

"But we can change it. It's not a time loop, there's no paradox."

"I was supposed to kill Jeretto last time. The previous Sativolon is the one who killed my Mother, but the one we know has done no such thing. Things are already changing. Q has been trying to save us from what's come before"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:37 PM

Geloto takes a moment to grasp all this. "Okay. This could be good... I won't quite be breaking the universe, but maybe because of that you'd be willing to cooperate. I want to forgo subtlety and hesitation. I don't have anything left to lose, and I want to see what happens when this whole sequence breaks apart." He draws his dagger. "I want to kill this man, and if possible, claim the power gap he leaves behind for myself. Do you object to this?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:41 PM

"Wait but hes imprisoned. What power does he acquire?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:45 PM

"You talked about fate yourself, didn't you? Arcadius gained control over the island I was raised on and ruled it as a tyrant. I hate to doubt the capabilities of my comrades, but I'm certain he'll escape. My ancestor is imprisoned too, yet I doubt that will hold. If Q has done this over and over again, that would imply that I am consistently created. It's not that I don't respect the idea of preventing tyrants from exercising their power. I'm just offering more certainty, is all."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 06:46 PM

Madakoe entered through the door.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 06:47 PM

Madakoe entered what looked exactly like Q's lounge. Elfbat and Geloto were talking, and Jeretto was examining the computers. Balthazar Yakopo is here too. Cerno Arcadius is locked in the cell.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:47 PM

"Go ahead and do it then, before this brat interferes"

"Everyone's just walking into my door now. I thought I was so cool for taking this option."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 06:48 PM

Madakoe waves. "...Where am I?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:48 PM

"Thank you."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:48 PM

"You're in Courtroom Number 4"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:50 PM

((i would still like confirmation that cerno is still like, conscious))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 06:50 PM

"Are you sure? I don't see any benches, or witness stands, or scales, or..."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:50 PM

"You walked through the door yourself man. Where do you think you are?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 06:51 PM

"I'm in... the King's prison?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:52 PM

"What year was it when you came in here?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 06:52 PM

"I guess that makes sense. I was just locked in the Labyrinth for a few hours, so sorry if I seem a bit disorientated."

"But the year should be 2021 EOW."

geloto lemat

((i would still like confirmation that cerno is still like, conscious))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 06:55 PM

((He is not))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:55 PM

Cool. I enter his cage.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 06:55 PM

"I haven't seen you for a while, though." He laughs. "Or you, Jeretto Yakopo-Alcire."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 06:57 PM

The cage is blocked. There are no doors.

"I'd rather have kept it that way." Jeretto.

Madakoe Angiot

"But the year should be 2021 EOW."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 06:59 PM

"Alright you haven't ruined everything. How much longer till we leave Father?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 06:59 PM

ok i will attempt to cast Blight on the caged man

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:00 PM

I scowl. "I'm the last person here who would be ruining everything." (edited)

"Well, besides Jeretto. I wouldn't assume he has the capability to ruin anything."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:03 PM

He makes the save.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:04 PM

"I heard you two did manage to defeat the king, though? That is, the guy just over there."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:04 PM

((would still be 23 damage on a failed save))

((i mean successful))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:05 PM

"I'm sure your noble goals of putting a single Masked Man in power have gone as unperturbed as you'd hope." (edited)

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:06 PM

The door opened again, and Bruum and Thebirdis entered.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:07 PM

"Why is EVERYONE interrupting now, god."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 07:07 PM

"What is happening"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:07 PM

"Why is EVERYONE interrupting now, god."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:07 PM

"??????"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:08 PM

Thebirdis and Bruum entered what looked exactly like Q's lounge. Geloto is trying to kill Arcadius who is in the cell. Elfbat, Madakoe, an elf guy(Bruum recognizes him), and Jeretto are also here.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:09 PM

"Bruum. Why is this in your fortress."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:10 PM

"This is Cerno's prison, right? What's the surprise for?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:10 PM

"Ah, good, the guards weren't lying, you guys really are... Thebirdis? What are you doing here? Wait-" Bruum looks around for a second "Where's Sativolon? He was just behind me... Wait what is this place even doing here?" (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:10 PM

"I guess it looks like Q's, but plenty of rooms look alike."

"You were just calling this Courtroom No. 4, right, Elfbat? There are actually something like 7 other identical ones in the same courthouse." (edited)

Bruum Imoht

"Ah, good, the guards weren't lying, you guys really are... Thebirdis? What are you doing here? Wait-" Bruum looks around for a second "Where's Sativolon? He was just behind me... Wait what is this place even doing here?" (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:11 PM

"You don't know either? I was looking for you, and the guard said you went through the fucking void with Nero, and- god damnit. Is this what Q was waiting for me to see?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:12 PM

"I'm pretty sure I know the actual reason, anyway, but I'm not sure if the explanation would be lost on you or not."

Thebirdis Theword

"You don't know either? I was looking for you, and the guard said you went through the fucking void with Nero, and- god damnit. Is this what Q was waiting for me to see?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:12 PM

"I... Didn't go anywhere with Nero? I haven't seen him since the last time we talked. I've been catching up with Sativolon ever since. He had some dirt he wished to sweep over to the rest of us."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:13 PM

"Sativolon is alive?!"

Bruum Imoht

"Ah, good, the guards weren't lying, you guys really are... Thebirdis? What are you doing here? Wait-" Bruum looks around for a second "Where's Sativolon? He was just behind me... Wait what is this place even doing here?" (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 07:13 PM

"He was behind you? I need to leave. Father, Jeretto, let's get going."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:13 PM

"Oh, yeah, Sativolon's alive."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:14 PM

"Of course he is. This is the past/future, after all." I use dimension door to enter the cage.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:14 PM

"Well I suppose he could have just been a very convincing impersonator, but for now I'll assume it was a genuinely crafted handle."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 07:15 PM

"By the way Bruum. How is it that you don't know who constructed Nero's stronghold?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:15 PM

Arcadius woke up now. "What are you... All doing here?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:15 PM

"I blame every single fucking one of you for this."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:15 PM

"I don't know what- uuuuuuuuuuuuuuu FUCK I just don't get it. What does this have to do with answering questions? Why'd Q only take me back to the labyrinth after I woke up?!"

Elfbat Yakopo

"By the way Bruum. How is it that you don't know who constructed Nero's stronghold?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:15 PM

"Well... It was already constructed when we got there, we had intended to build one where it stood, but there was no need. Don't worry, I've figured- Well, Sativolon's figured it out."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:15 PM

"Nice to meet you, Arcadius. I'm Madakoe Angiot."

I smirk. "Why don't I see if I can pull off a cutaway gag here?"

Bruum Imoht

"Well... It was already constructed when we got there, we had intended to build one where it stood, but there was no need. Don't worry, I've figured- Well, Sativolon's figured it out."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 07:16 PM

"Alright I guess I don't need to meet with him if he's already told you everything. So what's the answer to that question?"

Madakoe Angiot

I smirk. "Why don't I see if I can pull off a cutaway gag here?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:16 PM

"WHAT. That's my family's thing, fuck outta here."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:17 PM

I ignore him and make some movements before reaching a striking pose reminiscent of Apollo Justice's famous objection pose. "This is JUST like when Seretta told me and Sativolon the answers to all the questions, like how every question is answered in The Tale of Apollo Justice!"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Alright I guess I don't need to meet with him if he's already told you everything. So what's the answer to that question?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:17 PM

"It was apparently Nero himself, a past version of him to be specific. The stronghold's been there ever since at least one loop ago."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 07:17 PM

"Ah great you know how this world works already then. Who lies beyond the veil?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"?????"

Madakoe Angiot

I ignore him and make some movements before reaching a striking pose reminiscent of Apollo Justice's famous objection pose. "This is JUST like when Seretta told me and Sativolon the answers to all the questions, like how every question is answered in The Tale of Apollo Justice!"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:18 PM

((Roll performance))

Thebirdis Theword

"WHAT. That's my family's thing, fuck outta here."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"I'm afraid you'll have to take up this complaint with Sativolon too, he performed a cutaway gag for me earlier, it was quite impressive."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"????????????? How"

"fucking."

"fine whatever."

"We're all just a bunch of family men."

"sure."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 07:19 PM

"Oh did you just command Seretta to spill the beans? Is that even allowed"

Q & A & others

((Roll performance))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:20 PM

((16))

Elfbat Yakopo

"Ah great you know how this world works already then. Who lies beyond the veil?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:20 PM

"Well, I don't have 100 bristles of confidence, but we speculate that it was likely Alcire, one my companions that... Well, you all met him earlier anyway, I shouldn't have to explain. He... Fits dust pan that we believe answers the question."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 07:20 PM

((Fits dust pan?!))

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:20 PM

((he's the dust

))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:21 PM

ahhh incidentally he resembles on the nero too,,, fits dust pan

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 07:21 PM

((I don't understand the grammar here))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:21 PM

Madakoe's cutaway works.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:21 PM

What is the range on the cutaway. Is everyone present affected

Elfbat Yakopo

((I don't understand the grammar here))

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:21 PM

((it's like "fits the bill" but i ruined it))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:21 PM

Everyone is affected by the cutaway gag.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 07:22 PM

Including Jean and Sativolon

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:22 PM

huh

Do we understand the answers to all the questions now

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:23 PM

((GIVE me a moment))

((Madakoe actually wait would our dialogue be perceptible in a cutaway gag if we were. communicating telepathically)) (edited)

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Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:26 PM

((Sure))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:30 PM

Madakoe, Seretta, and the distinct figure of Sativolon are all standing in a room that seems to be underground, with a hatch leading up out of the room. The room looks like one of the question rooms, with the question etched in the wall being "What is Cerno Arcadius's fate?". Sativolon and the couple are communicating telepathically, and Sativolon proverbially opens his mouth. "Oh, then could you tell us the rest of questions from question rooms and the answers to them?" "Who killed Balthazar Yakopo, that's Balthazar Yakopo himself. Who lies beyond the veil, that's any traitor you've seen along the way. What is the emperor's weakness, that's entering the body of his closest descendant. Who constructed the cavern stronghold, that's Nero. What is the Emperor's name, that one had too many answers I don't remember anymore."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:32 PM

"Yes, this matches what Sativolon told me earlier. Although, he seems to have figured out at some point that the answer for the Emperor's name in our current game would be Julius Zeankut."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:32 PM

"So this is what it feels like... to be nonconsensually cut away. Wow."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:33 PM

"The fuck's a traitor?" Taking advantage of whatever the fuck that distraction was, I attempt to stab Arcadius in the back.

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Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:33 PM

((Roll))

Bruum Imoht

"Yes, this matches what Sativolon told me earlier. Although, he seems to have figured out at some point that the answer for the Emperor's name in our current game would be Julius Zeankut."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:33 PM

"He knew that when I talked to him too."

geloto lemat

"The fuck's a traitor?" Taking advantage of whatever the fuck that distraction was, I attempt to stab Arcadius in the back.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:33 PM

((murdered ruler says what))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:34 PM

"...Though maybe I should've included the actual question in the room too. His answer there was pretty comprehensive." (edited)

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:34 PM

((dude,))

1

((did i end the game. is this my punishment for my hubris))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:39 PM

((Roll damage))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:39 PM

well MAYBE it mmissed

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:39 PM

((are d&d beyond rolls allowed. you can just spoof them by rolling until you get the number you want)) (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:40 PM

((arcadius skillfully fading out of existence as the dagger passes through him: "heh, you'll need at least a natural 21 to hit me"))

Thebirdis Theword

((are d&d beyond rolls allowed. you can just spoof them by rolling until you get the number you want)) (edited)

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:40 PM

i think we can go by the honor system because that would be stupid i just did it this way because i didnt remember how a dagger worked i PROMISE this was the first time

if dm disagrees i will reroll here

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:41 PM

((Rei used a D&D Beyond roll like once earlier I think it's FINE(just avoid it))) (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:42 PM

i don't particularly think it'd be worth spoofing one roll to hit but it could be a bad thing if we let it roll in the long run

ithink most of the things you can click to roll have the numbers listed elsewhere

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:42 PM

i hacked into the dice bot to fake all of my rolls before now

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:42 PM

((it's also less funny to

))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:42 PM

banned

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:42 PM

((once-per-campaign mechanic where you can choose to use D&DBeyond instead of the dice bots to manipulate a roll)) (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:43 PM

((i did this on my first roll of the game in chapter 1 ... fuck ... wasted it))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:47 PM

It hits yeah.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:47 PM

so cool

the damage for a dagger is 2d4+2 i will roll it HERE sorry

actually wait crits exist right

i hate dnd

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:48 PM

((this is the longest attack ever rolled))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:49 PM

input lag

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:49 PM

3 episode building up power arc

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:49 PM

((ok its fucking. 14 damage i think?? this probably didnt even kill him))

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:50 PM

((it's only twelve (you dont double the modifier)))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:51 PM

awesome

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:51 PM

The door opened again, but stayed open this time. Nero entered with 2 guards. "What are you all doing here?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:51 PM

((Crack.))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:51 PM

"Who are you?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:52 PM

"Ah, well, I was just looking for- Wait Geloto, what are you doing!? He's been locked up, there's no reason to break his handle now."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:52 PM

"Hey, didn't you- ...I guess I assumed wrong. Whatever. Nobody knows what's going on, I think."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:52 PM

"I am Emperor Nero. Why are you all in prison?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:52 PM

"Why do you have a door to prison in your hallway?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:52 PM

"...Nero? The one and only?" (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:53 PM

"Ah, Nero, if you could get your guards to open the cell door and remove Geloto before he kills Arcadius, that would be great. I have a few questions for Arcadius I'm kind of curious about."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:54 PM

"Well, I'm here to see him actually. I didn't expect to find you here, why did you hide in here?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:55 PM

"I think he just happened to be in here."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:55 PM

"I assure you, I wasn't intentionally hiding anywhere, it's just been a busy day of searching for these four. No idea why they ended up here, though."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:55 PM

"Do you actually know who I am?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:55 PM

"Don't ruin my plan!" I wrench the dagger out of the man's back and back up as far as I can against the wall of the cage.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:56 PM

"You know, I feel like I should be more surprised that Arcadius is in here and actively trying to be murdered, but for some reason I'm out of enthusiasm to give." He turns to the prisoner, finally. "You... you were the one who did the genocide thing my town, right?"

Bruum Imoht

"I assure you, I wasn't intentionally hiding anywhere, it's just been a busy day of searching for these four. No idea why they ended up here, though."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:56 PM

"A busy... Day?"

Thebirdis Theword

"You know, I feel like I should be more surprised that Arcadius is in here and actively trying to be murdered, but for some reason I'm out of enthusiasm to give." He turns to the prisoner, finally. "You... you were the one who did the genocide thing my town, right?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:57 PM

"Your town attacked first!" Arcadius retorted.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:57 PM

((absolute chad hasnt even noticed being stabbed))

Q & A & others

"A busy... Day?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:57 PM

"Well yeah, first I searched around town for a couple hours, then I decided to check in here, it was a bit exhausting really, couldn't find anything in the city, and then it turns out they were hiding where I started the whole time. Dust really is in the least expected places."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:57 PM

"okay continuity is still scuffed I guess."

"Good luck with not getting stabbed, or something. I don't know what's going on."

Bruum Imoht

"Well yeah, first I searched around town for a couple hours, then I decided to check in here, it was a bit exhausting really, couldn't find anything in the city, and then it turns out they were hiding where I started the whole time. Dust really is in the least expected places."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:58 PM

"Bruum, I've been looking for you for a year." Nero.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:58 PM

"What?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:58 PM

I look at Nero. "Can you tell us what year it is right now, please?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:59 PM

"Oh, uh- Bruum, did you do the Elfbat thing and un-anchor yourself from time or whatever?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:59 PM

"2IE, of course."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:59 PM

"Nice one."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:59 PM

"A- A year!? What do you mean, we talked just yesterday! I... All I did was search around the stronghold, what could I have possibly done to..." Bruum grabs his head "Ugh, whatever, I'm so sorry about this, is the empire holding up well?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 07:59 PM

"I just took down Obama and walked through this door! You're telling me that took a year?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 07:59 PM

"Did you just... voluntarily reset the calendar system back to IE? I don't think that's how a time loop works."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:00 PM

"Why are you both so surprised that you're getting time travelled around against your will?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:00 PM

"What? Of course it would be IE, it's the beginning of my Imperial Era." Nero. (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:01 PM

I glare at him. "Maybe I should be bringing about your End of World."

Thebirdis Theword

"Why are you both so surprised that you're getting time travelled around against your will?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:01 PM

"Look, I'm sure this is a standard procedure for you, but I've been going completely normally aside from the labyrinth. It's hard to get used to a tree that twists over itself when your axe has been climbing straight up it."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:02 PM

"Why not NIE, for New Imperial Era? That even fits with your name: NIEro."

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Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:02 PM

"Why would it be a new one?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:02 PM

"But of course you had to just reuse the old term. Do you know why years exist in the first place? It's so you know when things happen."

"Choosing to reuse the notation for a year is the most nonsensical decision you could possibly make."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:03 PM

"Of course Madakoe doesn't even know how continuity works."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:03 PM

"Do you really expect them to add a new 'new' each time? Wouldn't it just get unreasonably long with how many loops the world has gone through, not a very elegant crafting there."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:04 PM

"wait- huh? I don't get it."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:04 PM

"I'm lost as well." Nero.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:04 PM

Geloto makes a graaagh noise. "This is what I mean! Always more questions, always more unexpected turns! I'm sick of this nonsense! I'm never going to find any stability unless I carve it out myself, uprooting this entire mess of a life from the beginning. And in the end, when I've finally created a new world, for however temporary it may be, I'll become the one in the know." Move to stab Arcadius again. (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:04 PM

I pause for a moment. "...Maybe you could explain how continuity works in this scenario, Thebirdis?" (edited)

geloto lemat

"I just took down Obama and walked through this door! You're telling me that took a year?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:04 PM

"This is why I asked you if you knew what this place was!"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:05 PM

thebirdis hears carve it out and nods at his clever reference to Bruum Imoht

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Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:05 PM

"Time moves differently here. I was going to use this as my fast track to the future back when I still thought I was in the past"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:06 PM

I look at Geloto. "I think you're mixing up something here. Arcadius is in prison. If you want to create a new world, the one you should be bothered by is this one." I then point at Nero.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:06 PM

((does this room also have a hatch like q's lounge))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:06 PM

((No, that's the exception))

geloto lemat BOT 09-Jan-22 08:06 PM

((8

))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:06 PM

It misses.

geloto lemat

Geloto makes a graaagh noise. "This is what I mean! Always more questions, always more unexpected turns! I'm sick of this nonsense! I'm never going to find any stability unless I carve it out myself, uprooting this entire mess of a life from the beginning. And in the end, when I've finally created a new world, for however temporary it may be, I'll become the one in the know." Move to stab Arcadius again. (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:06 PM

"Geloto, we're all in agreement here, we want to remove the loop this world is undergoing, but do you really think you can do that by just killing Arcadius!? He's already become Q in a previous life, and he'll just do it again in the next loop, right? This is just needless carving for the sake of it."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:06 PM

"HE'S WHAT?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:07 PM

"Who's Q?" Arcadius.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:07 PM

I do the pichuis(AJ4) annoyed pose famously. "You're Q." (edited)

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Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:07 PM

"Q & Arcadius"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:07 PM

"I still don't really get the loop part, so if you don't mind, I'm gonna go find Seretta and answer whatever the old guy wants now. Bye."

Q & A & others

"Who's Q?" Arcadius.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:07 PM

I chuckle "Asking me a question, huh? Nostalgic, really, feels like I'm a child picking up my first tiny broom again."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:07 PM

He looks for the hatch.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:08 PM

"Why do you care about her so much?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:08 PM

"This isn't getting anywhere. Bruum, you said you saw Sativolon, right?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:08 PM

"...Why shouldn't I?"

Madakoe Angiot

"This isn't getting anywhere. Bruum, you said you saw Sativolon, right?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:08 PM

"Yes, he should have entered the door I used to get here just after me, but..." I look back at the entrance "I suppose if it sent me a year to the future, who knows what happened to him."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:09 PM

There is no hatch.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:09 PM

Thebirdis panics. Like, a lot.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:09 PM

((Why isn't this channel in the I/S kingdom category))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:09 PM

"...But haven't we all been sent to the same year?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:09 PM

((I'm on mobile

))

Thebirdis Theword

Thebirdis panics. Like, a lot.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:09 PM

"See it's strange you care THIS much"

Madakoe Angiot

"...But haven't we all been sent to the same year?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:10 PM

"But we've clearly been sent to the same dust pan as well, why would he not be here with us?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:10 PM

"Well, if you'll excuse me, I did come here for a reason. Cerno Arcadius, I've come to offer you a pardon, if you'll help assist us in governing." Nero approached the cage.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:10 PM

"Maybe he just made the smart decision and snuck back out without us noticing."

"Also what."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:10 PM

"I HATE POLITICS I HATE POLITICS I HATE POLITICS"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:10 PM

"Care this much about, what- about not being able to get out of Q's trap?! About not being able to live any semblance of a normal life?!"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:11 PM

"People can enter this room non sequentially. Sativolon may not appear for another 100 years. He may have already been here and left. This room operates separate from real world time"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:11 PM

"I think we can all relate to that, Thebirdis."

Q & A & others

"Well, if you'll excuse me, I did come here for a reason. Cerno Arcadius, I've come to offer you a pardon, if you'll help assist us in governing." Nero approached the cage.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:11 PM

I just kind of stare at Nero for a moment "You'll what? Nero, this was one of the people you despised a year ago, right? The one who you said should never be let back into power? Is this some kind of trick?"

Madakoe Angiot

"I think we can all relate to that, Thebirdis."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:11 PM

"Fuck off."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:12 PM

I frown. "I'm just being genuine."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:12 PM

"You're the one who- ggghh."

Bruum Imoht

I just kind of stare at Nero for a moment "You'll what? Nero, this was one of the people you despised a year ago, right? The one who you said should never be let back into power? Is this some kind of trick?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:13 PM

"Well, we intend to watch him of course. We simply... Need more people in government." Nero bowed his head in shame.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:13 PM

"Anyway, I guess I shouldn't complain about Nero deciding he wants more than one person in power, right? Even if the other person he wants to put in power in the first place is... uh, the reason he decided to overthrow everyone."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:13 PM

"Let me govern instead then "

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:13 PM

"This is unacceptable!" Feeling absolutely certified twisted, Geloto casts his favorite spell shatter, forcing everyone to make a constitution save.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:13 PM

"Or Geloto"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:14 PM

((15))

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:14 PM

((21))

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Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:14 PM

((9))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:14 PM

((12))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:15 PM

((elfbat, thebirdis, and madakoe take 20 damage. people who arent them take 10))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:16 PM

Arcadius and Jeretto are fine.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:16 PM

"AGH!" Geloto hurt itself in its confusion.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:16 PM

i dont know what shatter looks like "Geloto, what the hell!?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:16 PM

"Geloto, is this really the time? We're trying to have a discussion here, I thought you'd be more civil. Kick the dust after you sweep it up."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:16 PM

I cover my ears for a moment. "Jeez!"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:16 PM

"Guards, restrain that man." The guards somehow opened the cell, and tried to grapple Geloto.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:17 PM

"Get your hands off me, you freaks!" Geloto attempts to resist

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:17 PM

I am going to attempt to tie up Nero while the guards are distracted(and also have to drop the book before that). (edited)

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Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:17 PM

"Alright I've run out of patience" Elfbat attacks Nero w Arcadius's sword

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:18 PM

((9 for the grapple contest

))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:18 PM

"I- I just don't understand. Is this not the Labyrinth?! Is Nero Q, or is it Arcadius- I mean, he's definitely involved somehow, but- Qualia's involved too. Where is A? Is Qualia A?!"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Alright I've run out of patience" Elfbat attacks Nero w Arcadius's sword

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:19 PM

"Wait! What is wrong with all of you!? Is this really your first reaction!? Surely this isn't necessary!"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:19 PM

Where Is A?

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:19 PM

"I would be Qualia, and I am neither." Balthazar spoke up.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:19 PM

me qualia

geloto lemat

"Get your hands off me, you freaks!" Geloto attempts to resist

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:19 PM

Geloto is restrained.

Q & A & others

Geloto is restrained.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:19 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F13pTlCelgk

Splendor Solis

Tommy Wiseau Joker Scream

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:19 PM

"Do I have to arrest you all!?" Nero. (edited)

Q & A & others

"I would be Qualia, and I am neither." Balthazar spoke up.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:20 PM

"you're not Qualia bro I know what he looks like"

Madakoe Angiot

I am going to attempt to tie up Nero while the guards are distracted(and also have to drop the book before that). (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:20 PM

((0(nat 1) for the grapple contest, easy)) (edited)

Bruum Imoht

"Wait! What is wrong with all of you!? Is this really your first reaction!? Surely this isn't necessary!"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:21 PM

"I can't trust him"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:21 PM

Nero is not restrained in any way by Madakoe. Madakoe ties his own arms up.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:21 PM

((31 nat 20 to hit..))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:21 PM

It hits.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:21 PM

"????"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:22 PM

"Oh, is everybody just gonna attack each other now? Is that what we're doing?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"I can't trust him"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:22 PM

"Do you have any reason to attack him either!? I... I don't know what to make of Nero anymore, myself, but... I can't say there's any reason to go this far! We should give him a chance, we haven't even seen how he's running the empire over this year."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:22 PM

"I mean, come on. None of you guys could have home lives bad enough for it to be a valid excuse."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:23 PM

"What is wrong with all of you?" Nero. (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:23 PM

"Start making sense."

Q & A & others

It hits.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:23 PM

((12 damage))

Bruum Imoht

"Do you have any reason to attack him either!? I... I don't know what to make of Nero anymore, myself, but... I can't say there's any reason to go this far! We should give him a chance, we haven't even seen how he's running the empire over this year."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:23 PM

"I already know how he ran the empire. I lived in the empire."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:23 PM

"What do any of you- Ow! You're all yelling nonsense and then blaming me!"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:23 PM

"Sorry sir. It's not personal, just business."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:24 PM

"Goddamnit. Uh- guards? Do you guys mind if I leave? I- I don't think I have anything to do with the conflict. Not this one, at least. Goddamnit."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:24 PM

"I wish you would leave"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:24 PM

"Fine! My hands are tied up, but... hey, Nero, have you instituted a fair trial system, maybe involving a jury? Or at least encouraged reform of the judicial system?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:24 PM

"You think this man's trustworthy? Tell me about Nero! Why does he wear the mask?! And why is he trying to probably ruin my fucking life accidentally?!"

Elfbat Yakopo

"I already know how he ran the empire. I lived in the empire."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:24 PM

"That's in hundreds of years... Or maybe thousands of years ago!? I don't know just, do you really think he lived that long? Surely it was another Emperor."

Elfbat Yakopo

"I wish you would leave"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:24 PM

"I'm trying my hardest, sweetie."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:24 PM

"The mask is irrelevant!" Nero retorted.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:24 PM

"This was supposed to be my special door! Why did you all come in here to ruin my day?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:25 PM

Thebirdis tries to leave.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:25 PM

"Son, calm down!" Balthazar yelled.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:25 PM

"Can one of you just untie me, please? I don't actually want to be here."

geloto lemat

"You think this man's trustworthy? Tell me about Nero! Why does he wear the mask?! And why is he trying to probably ruin my fucking life accidentally?!"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:25 PM

"Look, I know why he wears the mask, and it's none of your concern! It's not suspicious, it's just, is that really the only solid thing you have to question!?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:25 PM

Thebirdis can leave.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:25 PM

"I was just going to cause a time paradox, but nooooo, that just can't happen."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:25 PM

He does that

Q & A & others

"Son, calm down!" Balthazar yelled.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:26 PM

"..." Elfbat stands down. "Don't use that card again Father"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:26 PM

((Fuck what channel are we in now))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:26 PM

((Bruum Geloto Madakoe Elfbat))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:26 PM

((i dont think it exists yet))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:26 PM

((doesnt look like it exists so))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:26 PM

((#geloto-elfbat-madakoe-bruum))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:27 PM

((bye guys))

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Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:28 PM

Elfbat inspects Nero's mask to see how he can remove it.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:28 PM

You can just pull it off, it's not fastened on.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:29 PM

Elfbat pulls the mask off.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:29 PM

Nero tried to keep it. "What the hell-?"

((Roll strength))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:29 PM

"This is just like... hahahaha. Isn't it obvious?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:29 PM

((that better be fucking me behind the mask biggestbtwist))

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:29 PM

Bruum looks down to the ground "Is this really necessary... I guess I can't blame you... Fine, I'm sorry about this Nero."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:30 PM

"Even you, Bruum?"

Arcadius just smirked.

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Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:30 PM

"I just want them to calm down so we can talk, but I don't think they'll do that without seeing... Look, I'm sorry, it's not something I need to see myself."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:35 PM

((13))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:36 PM

The helmet slid off revealing... Jean Greyerl.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:36 PM

"What????"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:36 PM

Jean immediately covered their face.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:36 PM

"Do you have a voice changer too?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:36 PM

Geloto begins to feel nauseous.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:37 PM

"Please... Give him back the mask, Elfbat. You've seen the face you wanted carved into your brain, there's no need for any more." (edited)

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:37 PM

"Please, just... don't look at me..."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:37 PM

Elfbat hands the mask over.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:38 PM

He took it back and immediately put it back on.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:38 PM

q&a cast transphobia arc

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:38 PM

Layton vs Wright Did you plan the gender twist AFTER one of the participants decided to name themselves Jean Greyerl

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:38 PM

((i didnt have this actually))

((literally the only innocent character ive never done anything wrong))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:39 PM

"......This is just like The Tale of Apollo Justice."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:40 PM

"You're lucky I'm restrained."

Elfbat Yakopo

Layton vs Wright Did you plan the gender twist AFTER one of the participants decided to name themselves Jean Greyerl

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:40 PM

(No it was legitimately unplanned.)

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:40 PM

"What the fuck is wrong with you Geloto"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:40 PM

"Are you... All done?" Nero sighed.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:40 PM

"I'm sorry, but my hands are clean here, you're the one who violated their privacy. I was simply curious."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:41 PM

"I'm not the one making threats simply because of how a person looks"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:41 PM

"I'm not threatening Madakoe based on how he looks, I assure you."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:41 PM

"I'm, really sorry Nero"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:41 PM

"I didn't even mention the mask, so I'm the only blameless one here."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:42 PM

"Enough of making excuses, can we just move on to the next topic? I'm sure Nero would be grateful for that as well, right?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:42 PM

"Right." Elfbat attacks Nero again

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:42 PM

"Yes... Thank you- What?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:43 PM

I try to do the pichuis(AJ4) smug think pose and then infamously recoil again. "I don't know how to question the fact that you're Jean Greyerl without making you uncomfortable, but... this is just obviously relevant past your gender identity."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:43 PM

"Sure. The chronology is easy to intuit if you really want to. The whole thing where you're pardoning a prisoner of war takes precedence."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:43 PM

((30 to hit))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:43 PM

"Unless you mean to tell me you just have a really uncanny resemblance."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:44 PM

"How do you- Know that name?"

Elfbat Yakopo

((30 to hit))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:44 PM

It hits.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:44 PM

((14 damage))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:44 PM

"Literally everyone in this room has met her. Except maybe Jeretto."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:44 PM

"We've been... Seeing someone who looks a lot like you in our dreams. Well, that's not exactly right, they're dreams that really happen, or, well, whatever it's hard to explain. End of story, we've met a Jean Greyerl from another time."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:45 PM

"I think you should just let Bruum speak Madakoe. It feels irresponsible to use 'her' at this point"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:45 PM

I sigh. "Sorry. Met him."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:45 PM

"I don't get it, is Jean like a guy, or is Nero a girl, or..."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:46 PM

"But Nero hasn't actually said anything about Jean being him, so... you're really just being presumptuous."

"And so am I, but I'm the one making an inquiry."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:46 PM

"Ah- Well, I'm Nero. I truly don't know this Jean of yours."

Q & A & others

"How do you- Know that name?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:46 PM

"Madakoe. Read between the lines"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:47 PM

"I don't... ugh."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:48 PM

"We all have connections crossing time, don't we? Even I have Seretta... apparently. It shouldn't particularly matter who Nero is or isn't beyond being his own handle, I doubt it would help us break this loop."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:48 PM

"You're only connected to Seretta because her family of software was named after your actual family."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:48 PM

"Nero if you don't reconsider pardoning Arcadius I'm going to continue hitting you."

Madakoe Angiot

"You're only connected to Seretta because her family of software was named after your actual family."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:49 PM

"Oh, huh." I turn to Arcadius "It's nice to know you remembered me so much, flattering really. I can probably get a broom delivered to this cell for you to clean with in your spare time."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:49 PM

"As if I'd ever even work for him." Arcadius laughed.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:49 PM

"I'd still really appreciate it if you'd cut this rope. It's getting on my nerves."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:49 PM

"It feels like the atmosphere just got a lot more somber, even when prior to now I was trying to kill someone. I'm kind of lost, I'm afraid."

Bruum Imoht

"Oh, huh." I turn to Arcadius "It's nice to know you remembered me so much, flattering really. I can probably get a broom delivered to this cell for you to clean with in your spare time."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:49 PM

"No, I named her." Balthazar.

Madakoe Angiot

"I'd still really appreciate it if you'd cut this rope. It's getting on my nerves."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:50 PM

"You must understand why no one wants your hands to be free right now. Or Ever."

Q & A & others

"No, I named her." Balthazar.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:50 PM

"Oh, well, I'm afraid I don't have a broom on me right now, and I'm really not sure where you'll be when I can get one, so you'll just have to take my thanks. It's good to know people appreciate my craftmanship so much."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:50 PM

"There are about two people in this room of whom I would expect any sane person to want their hands free more than mine."

"That's Geloto and.... I guess maybe Balthazar, for everyone keeping track at home."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:51 PM

"I have a broom with me. One per family is enough."

Elfbat Yakopo

"I have a broom with me. One per family is enough."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:52 PM

"I can't say I agree with that sentiment entirely, but... I suppose it does make the one you share more special. A connection that a full closet's worth couldn't achieve."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:52 PM

"For free I mean. You can go ahead and sell to us if you feel like it."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:52 PM

"Everyone still in this room is a terrible person, probably." Geloto turns to the people holding him. "Especially you, guy I don't even know."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:52 PM

"What have I done wrong?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:53 PM

"You're an annoyance."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:53 PM

"Yeah, that's probably most of it."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:54 PM

"Gggh."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:54 PM

https://tenor.com/view/enoch-drebber-the-great-ace-attorney-dai-gyakuten-saiban-tgaa-dgs-gif-23000949

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:54 PM

Merl Angiot entered through the door.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:54 PM

"What if I told you I- oh, hey."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:54 PM

((i literally dont even know if i know who that is))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:55 PM

((El padre de madakoe))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:55 PM

((It's THE Merl (Angiot).....))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 08:55 PM

"Looks like everyone's fathers are showing up now"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:55 PM

((You do know him))

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Elfbat Yakopo

"Looks like everyone's fathers are showing up now"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:55 PM

Geloto snorts.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:55 PM

"Hey, what's with the crowd? How'd you all get so far ahead...?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:56 PM

"Far ahead of what?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:56 PM

"Well, I was just behind you guys!"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:56 PM

"This room is like, temporally disclocated, right?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:57 PM

"Oh, yeah. Did you just step in here before me?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:57 PM

((Geloto fucks up and pronounced it "disclocated" [sic]))

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:57 PM

"I suppose we do just have to wait for Sativolon then." Bruum sighs "If only I had some wood to carve to pass the time."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:58 PM

"Why do we need that old man?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:58 PM

"Hey, dad. Can you cut this rope?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:58 PM

"Sure, son!" Merl cut Madakoe's ropes with his axe.

geloto lemat

"Why do we need that old man?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:58 PM

"Well, we can't just leave without him, he's the one with the plan to break the loop. He didn't even tell me how he planned to reach 706 IE."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 08:58 PM

"I had a plan to break the loop..."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 08:59 PM

"Thanks." I give him a flicker of a smile. (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 08:59 PM

I motion to Arcadius and the guards "This? Is this the plan you're talking about? I'd just like to be clear here on what you're saying you were going to sweep for us."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:00 PM

"Anyway, I was planning to just leave now, considering you all seem to be wasting your time."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:00 PM

"You can't seriously object on the grounds of valuing this man's life, Bruum. He's an incomprehensible scoundrel, and I'd be killing the world I come from with my own hands."

Madakoe Angiot

"Anyway, I was planning to just leave now, considering you all seem to be wasting your time."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:01 PM

"No, please hold on, Sativolon specifically asked me to gather all of... Wait, why did I let Thebirdis leave then... Okay first we need to all leave together, then get Thebirdis, then come back here and wait."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:01 PM

"Sativolon probably wanted you to gather everyone so they wouldn't screw him up."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:01 PM

"You all think me some kind of monster... But the real monster is that woman in the mask." Arcadius laughed.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:01 PM

"That's it."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:02 PM

"Transphobia isn't clever."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:02 PM

Elfbat shoots Arcadius w his crossbow

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:02 PM

"What the fuck is a transfer bee"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:03 PM

((23 to hit. I don't know how this cage works though))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:03 PM

"But anyway, I'd appreciate it if Nero could step out too for a conversation, if that wouldn't cause him too much trouble. And Jeretto can come along too, since he's always fun to be around." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:03 PM

"Look guys, if we haphazardly try to sweep up any area that just looks dusty, we'll just end up making things worse. We have to understand where the dust is coming from in order to prevent it from just gathering again. This is better than doing nothing, I suppose, but... Is senseless murder really going to help anyone?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:04 PM

"...I'll be taking my leave either way."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:04 PM

"Jeretto and I are a package deal man"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:05 PM

"...Hey, that reminds me. There's something I was going to show you the next time I saw you."

I look around in my inventory to make sure I still have the letter. (edited)

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:05 PM

Nero calmly approached the cell. "You have 5 seconds to bow and apologize, you monster."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:06 PM

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:06 PM

"Oh, also, I do have a question, Geloto. Just to be clear, are you under the impression that the man in this cell is the Arcadius you know from your time? I forget who knows which bristles are on what handle."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:07 PM

"Who cares, it's basically the same guy, right?"

"Because of fate, or something."

Elfbat Yakopo

((23 to hit. I don't know how this cage works though))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:07 PM

((did it hit))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:07 PM

It hits yes.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:07 PM

"That's... Like saying that you and Taro are the same person, which I don't think you'd agree with at all. Father and son can change a lot, like a root and a broom."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:08 PM

((5))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:09 PM

Arcadius just laughed. "Is that all? Your rule is going to end in flames! You're just like the emperor from my time! You're exactly the kind of man I hate the most, so why don't you die!" Arcadius tried to strangle Nero.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:09 PM

"There's extrinsic reasons I'm not my father, but every Arcadius apparently is similar enough to lead to near identical people for Q to pull from. That Madakoe in the labyrinth was the same guy as the one in here, in essence."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:09 PM

"At least you're actually calling him a man now."

"Also, what?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:10 PM

Geloto smirks. "Finally, something that catches you off guard."

Q & A & others

Arcadius just laughed. "Is that all? Your rule is going to end in flames! You're just like the emperor from my time! You're exactly the kind of man I hate the most, so why don't you die!" Arcadius tried to strangle Nero.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:10 PM

Nero responded by stabbing him with a really big sword.

1

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:11 PM

good point

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:11 PM

"I'm pretty sure I've been caught off-guard at least three times in this conversation."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:12 PM

"Urgh, you asshole!" Arcadius fell back.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:12 PM

"...Maybe that's an exaggeration, but if there's some other Madakoe I don't know about, I'd really appreciate you telling me about him."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:12 PM

"Well, it seems like you just don't learn!" Nero stabbed him again.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:13 PM

"Thank god you're seeing sense now Nero"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:13 PM

"Hey, Nero!" I rush over "One time was enough, don't kill prisoners, right? We let the LeMats live before, no reason to change our strategy now. Sweep them into the pan, don't throw them away."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:14 PM

I smirk. "Don't worry. I'm sure the beloved Nero would never resort to killing people, right?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:14 PM

"Of course, but at least those LeMats were willing to change their ways and help society. This narcissist learns nothing, and yet he's blessed to outlive all of us. I won't be pulling back from what he deserves." He stabbed him again.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:14 PM

"I will say that Arcadius is obviously trying to provoke you. You're just giving him what he wants."

"And your rule is going to end in flames."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:15 PM

"This is a really stupid plan, unless his goal to get stabbed again and again. But I guess everyone has their own goals."

Q & A & others

"Of course, but at least those LeMats were willing to change their ways and help society. This narcissist learns nothing, and yet he's blessed to outlive all of us. I won't be pulling back from what he deserves." He stabbed him again.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:15 PM

"What exactly does this punishment achieve!? Nero, I... When you let yourself go like this, it becomes really hard to trust you like I did when we first fought together. Please, this doesn't serve any purpose, if he just stays locked up, nothing will happen."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:15 PM

I sigh. "You know, he probably can't actually hear any of us."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:16 PM

"I can hear you just fine." Nero put his sword away.

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:16 PM

"Now that I've had time to think, I guess I can't be confident Arcadius was ever imprisoned in the past loop. But the fact that you were literally just about to let him go doesn't bode well for the permanence of this capture."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:16 PM

"But perhaps, I have alternatives." Nero placed his hand on Arcadius's forehead.

1

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:17 PM

https://tenor.com/view/ligma-balls-gif-22082587

geloto lemat

"This is a really stupid plan, unless his goal to get stabbed again and again. But I guess everyone has their own goals."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:17 PM

"These living conditions in his cell seem even worse than mine were under Arcadius's rule." (edited)

"I mean, if I was forced to listen to this conversation, I'd want to die too."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:19 PM

Nero retracted his hand. "There, enjoy your limited time."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:20 PM

"Is this a curse? Did you curse him?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:20 PM

"Haha, what?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:20 PM

I sneer. "The death penalty?" (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:20 PM

"So... I guess I was wrong about you not being the emperor of their time then. Let's hope the next loop doesn't turn out the same way, I don't want them to have been right."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:20 PM

thhe tale of haruhi suzumiya

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:20 PM

((Exactly

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:21 PM

"Does anyone have an idea as to how many times history has repeated so far?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:21 PM

"Being immortal won't save you in any way, but I guess you don't think about that, you moron?" Arcadius sneered.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:22 PM

"Oh, okay. You..... wait, fuck."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:22 PM

"Hey, isn't Arcadius supposed to be undying? Is this just the same guy every time? I really hope not. I would be very upset."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:22 PM

"Nero, do you plan to keep the immortality? I'm... Not sure how I feel about that. Every tree has an expiration date, they need to return to the soil to grown new life eventually." (edited)

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:22 PM

"Monsters like you just hoard power endlessly, because that's all you know to do, isn't it? And you think your greed is better than anyone else?" Arcadius. (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:23 PM

"Are you using Monster the same way you did before or"

"Because I don't agree with labelling an entire group of people as power hungry you know"

Elfbat shoots Arcadius again.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:24 PM

"I don't think he was being transphobic in his use of the word monster, just in what came afterwards."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:24 PM

((10 to hit)) (edited)

"Oh well. Too late."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:24 PM

"Maybe by association, but... still."

"Besides, ignoring that, he's right. And besides his gender, the more I see Nero, the more he seems like a monster." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:25 PM

((The classic saying, the misgenderer of my enemy is my enemy)) (edited)

3

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:25 PM

Nero stabbed him again. "Don't you understand, Bruum? Sure, I can protect society temporarily, but haven't you thought about afterwards, when I'm dead, someone just like him is going to scheme his way back to the top! That's what all of society leads to! Just cowards chasing power. We have an opportunity to change that, to make sure society doesn't fall into the hands of those who'd just control it for themselves!" (edited)

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:26 PM

"The powerless hoard power, the poor covet riches, the knowledgeless amass a monopoly on information. And so we all fuck over people in the future who are exactly the same as us, yeah? Of course it's a loop." Geloto hangs his head.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:26 PM

"You're as insane as Jeretto Nero"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:26 PM

((elfbat with the cutaway setup...))

Original message was deleted or could not be loaded.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:26 PM

Pinned a message.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:26 PM

I laugh. "You're right!"

"I keep getting distracted, actually. Here." I hand to Elfbat the letter written by Jeretto.

Q & A & others

Nero stabbed him again. "Don't you understand, Bruum? Sure, I can protect society temporarily, but haven't you thought about afterwards, when I'm dead, someone just like him is going to scheme his way back to the top! That's what all of society leads to! Just cowards chasing power. We have an opportunity to change that, to make sure society doesn't fall into the hands of those who'd just control it for themselves!" (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:27 PM

"I... I understand what you're saying, I really do. I feared that after I die, if I didn't teach anyone how to craft brooms the same way I do, society would go uncleaned. I can see why you want this but... Nero, from the sounds of it, I don't think this is going to turn out well. Maybe it's better to just, not cut down this tree? Just this once, let it grow as it's naturally supposed to? Maybe that could solve everything, I don't know."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:27 PM

"Insane? Is this a joke to you? Are you even listening? You have no rebuttals, because you haven't thought of it! Everyone else in power were just greedy cowards, do you think that was the exception?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:28 PM

"Do you think you're an exception?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:28 PM

"Of course not. But why reproduce a structure that concentrates power like that in the first place."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:28 PM

"Nobody immortal, let alone a mortal ruler, can stay uncorrupted forever."

"You're just a narcissist who thinks he's purer than everyone else."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:29 PM

Elfbat reads the letter

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:29 PM

jeretto letter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENL0nPskSao

UminekoAnime

Fishy aroma

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:29 PM

"Of course I am! I was chosen by Fate! I was given the role of chosen hero, it was my Fate to save this world. I have to protect it from men like Arcadius!" He stabs Arcadius again.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:29 PM

"Tell me about the higher power you encountered Nero"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:29 PM

"Fate is our enemy."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:29 PM

"I was chosen by fate too, but all that did for me was bugs destroying my house."

"Actually, I guess I'm still the ruler in exile of the United States, huh?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:30 PM

"But none of you seem to understand! Bruum, surely you understand, right? You were chosen by it too, surely you understand that this is right? There's no alternative, I have to make sure my people are protected!"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:30 PM

"My father was chosen by fate. All it did was ruin him."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:30 PM

"If it's your Fate to save this world, you're failing. You don't know how to save this world at all."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:30 PM

"Fate, huh... I know you take comfort in that, but... I'm not going to let you use that as an excuse. I trust that you can be better than this, and that you do have good intentions, but I'm sorry, this isn't right. Stop this now, Nero, while I can still call you a friend."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:31 PM

"Even you... Bruum...?"

((Roll persuasion))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:31 PM

"Glad you're seeing sense again Bruum. I was worried after you tried to destroy the pods."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:31 PM

I stare at Bruum. "The only intentions I've seen from Nero have been increasingly violent." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:31 PM

((13))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:33 PM

"You have nothing to counter me with! You're just assuming this is a negative, that this will all go wrong! I'm telling you you're wrong. I can guarantee that I am the only one who can rule and protect these people, that was the fate granted to me! Why can't you understand that Bruum, aren't you in the same situation as me? Wouldn't you do the same if you knew it could save the world?"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:33 PM

"You're a narcissist. You're power-hungry, you're egotistical, there's no point arguing with you."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:33 PM

"Nothing about the future is fixed. How can you know it will save the world. You don't. You're just trying to justify your own self-importance."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:34 PM

"You're acting like you're qualified to be a ruler when you're barely even qualified to be a person."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:34 PM

"Are none of you listening? This is my fate! It's guaranteed it will go this way!"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:34 PM

"Fate is right twice a day. And something being fated doesn't mean it's good."

Q & A & others

"You have nothing to counter me with! You're just assuming this is a negative, that this will all go wrong! I'm telling you you're wrong. I can guarantee that I am the only one who can rule and protect these people, that was the fate granted to me! Why can't you understand that Bruum, aren't you in the same situation as me? Wouldn't you do the same if you knew it could save the world?"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:34 PM

"That... That... You don't get it! That's not it at all! You're not granted anything! Why are you just assuming that we have nothing to support this idea! I've crafted brooms for years, and they all turn out a bit different, but can still sweep the same! This world has looped and gone on so many times, so much suffering, and I just want it to stop! I just wanted to help people stay clean! Just please, don't become the person you're fated to..."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:35 PM

((Roll persuasion))

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:35 PM

((11))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:35 PM

I look at Elfbat. "Have you read through the letter yet? I really just want to see your reaction."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:35 PM

"This is a discussion none of us seem equipped for. I don't care about the world. I just want my life back. Or... I guess I don't want that. There wasn't anything there. I..." Geloto trails off.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:35 PM

"Make a new life for yourself Geloto."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:36 PM

"That's- Bruum... Why won't you... Trust in my fate...? You're the only one I have left. I just want... At least one person to understand."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:36 PM

"Tell me who told you about your fate"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:37 PM

"You don't matter, Nero. Your "fate" might as well be a hallucination."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:37 PM

"Your fate? A single painting? Well, I guess two with the other one I found. What does that say other than that you were fated to be here, to topple the previous kings, to rule now. You've already achieved your fate, you know nothing else! Don't try to rope me into this like you did before!"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:38 PM

((Roll persuasion again yup))

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:38 PM

((3))

((

))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:39 PM

"Don't know about that. New life??? How does that even work? Do people like, go to a specific place to meet other people? What about jobs? I can't start a new life jobless. How does one, get a job? How the hell am I supposed to make a living? I wish I brought more of my savings through time. This is... tangential to the point."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:40 PM

"Listen, Geloto, I can take you on as my apprentice when all of this is done, worry about the current problem now."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:40 PM

"I don't think constraining the world to a fixed fate is saving it at all Nero. Arcadius may have been an evil oppressor, but removing freedom from the people in this manner, that makes you no better. We're trying to free this world from Fate. If you really do believe in protecting people you'll not work towards a future that dooms so many families as it does before."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:40 PM

"You've came here and almost beat a man to death because he made you angry. As far as I can tell, you've done nothing to improve anything for anyone. Arcadius at least could argue he was doing things for the greater good, but your argument is that you're fated to do things. It'd be like if I argued that I was possessed and forced to do something, so that thing is automatically good. You've looked at a broken system and fell into the exact same fallacy anyone would fall in to, so you're obviously losing sight of why the system was broken in the first place."

I sigh. "I don't know what else I could say to you."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:41 PM

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:41 PM

true

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:44 PM

"You're all just trying to trick me... You won't listen, you just spout nonsense to confuse me! Why won't you all understand fate?" He stabbed Arcadius again. "I-I-I won't allow you trick me and destroy this fate of a happy world!" He aimed his sword at everyone. "If you force me, Bruum... I'll even have to fight you. So just comply, and stop it! Leave if you want to so badly!"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:44 PM

Sanest Golden Wind Fan

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:44 PM

I look at Bruum. "There's no point in arguing with him."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:45 PM

"I can't let you do that."

"And I'm sorry for exploiting this"

Elfbat rips off Nero's mask again

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:45 PM

"This literally isn't going to do anything besides emotional damage."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:45 PM

I look at the guards that are still fucking holding me. "You guys uh... really devoted to following orders, huh? Just... nothing more pressing you could be doing?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:46 PM

((nat 1 on the strength roll, but idk if he's fighting back this time so ))

Madakoe Angiot

I look at Bruum. "There's no point in arguing with him."

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:46 PM

"...You might be right, but... This is one pile I can't sweep, I'm sorry." I turn to Nero "I wish who I thought you were was... well, who you actually turned out to be. I can't watch any more of this, I don't want to see this broom get broken... Just, tell me when you're done here, I'll be waiting." I leave the room (edited)

Madakoe Angiot

"This literally isn't going to do anything besides emotional damage."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:47 PM

"It's supposed to throw him off guard. I'm not sure he can fight without it on you see"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:47 PM

Nero keeps his mask.

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:47 PM

I look on the floor to see if the copy of TToAJ I dropped is still visible.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:47 PM

"Fine then." Elfbat tries to disarm Nero. ((what do I roll))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:48 PM

suddenly the Bruum abruptly turns and leaves. "Very strange, but I have to attempt to break free from being restrained" geloto thought

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:48 PM

((oh i guess we should move channels))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:48 PM

((good point,))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:48 PM

((here?))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:48 PM

((I suppose))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:48 PM

I still look on the floor to see if the copy of TToAJ I dropped is still visible. (edited)

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:49 PM

((To disarm you make an attack roll))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:49 PM

((which attack))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:49 PM

I still attempt to Get Ouuta The Guard Hands

actually i cast fear

(thing they're holding is me)

Elfbat Yakopo

((which attack))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:51 PM

((It's just a weapon attack))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:51 PM

They're both scared.

((Yeah just normal weapon attack))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:51 PM

((so I can just use the weapon that has the highest hit modifier?))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:52 PM

I nimbly run away to the exit using my feet. "Good luck with the government, I guess. I don't think Arcadius is dying any time soon, so I'll find something else to do."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:53 PM

"Geloto wait."

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:53 PM

"Eh?"

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:53 PM

"Do you think the door can be barred from the outside?"

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:54 PM

"Uh." ((dm can it))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:54 PM

((If you just don't open it you can't go outside))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:54 PM

"Good idea. Just have everyone else run through, trap Nero inside, and..."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:54 PM

Hearing this, Nero blocked the door.

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:54 PM

((No shit. I can't control other people's actions though.))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 09:55 PM

"Oh, come on."

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:55 PM

"Guess you're stuck in here a bit longer. Sorry"

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:55 PM

"....Really? Come on."

Elfbat Yakopo

((so I can just use the weapon that has the highest hit modifier?))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:55 PM

((helo))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:56 PM

((Yes))

Madakoe Angiot

I still look on the floor to see if the copy of TToAJ I dropped is still visible. (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:56 PM

((Hi(this is the most important question)))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:56 PM

((28))

Elfbat Yakopo

((No shit. I can't control other people's actions though.))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:56 PM

((I mean it can't be opened from inside))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:56 PM

((Then how the heck have been people been leaving))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:56 PM

Nero keeps his sword.

((The door is currently open))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 09:56 PM

((Oh. Okay))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:57 PM

"Very well, if you intend to fight. I'll have to protect my people from you. You'll regret being on the wrong side of history."

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 09:58 PM

"I don't actually intend to fight. Can you please just let me leave?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 10:01 PM

"That's what they all say, but you're clearly the one who wants me gone the most, aren't you? That's what you kept saying. I won't let you cowards back out of your words when it's convenient!" (edited)

((Roll initiative)) (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 10:01 PM

((20))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 10:01 PM

((14, but can we save this fight for next week))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 10:02 PM

((Sure))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 10:02 PM

I use mage hand and pull the door closed.

oh or pause

lol

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 10:02 PM

((Truly an anticlimax))

Elfbat Yakopo 09-Jan-22 10:02 PM

((lol, sorry))

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 10:03 PM

((i dont mind ive had about my fill for the day))

Madakoe Angiot 09-Jan-22 10:03 PM

((I've NEVER had enough Q&A but yeah)) (edited)

geloto lemat 09-Jan-22 10:03 PM

18 initiative for next time

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 02:08 PM

((Fight time))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:10 PM

((Sure, but can I get you to wait just a second))

It's @Madakoe Angiot!

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 02:17 PM

"Wanting you gone doesn't mean I'm going to resort to violence. It doesn't mean I'm going to do anything."

"How about this. Do you want me to attack you or not?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:21 PM

"Of course I don't want to fight you."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 02:22 PM

"Oh? That doesn't answer my question, but why don't you want to fight me?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:23 PM

"I'm a pacifist. I don't attack those who aren't dangers to the world."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 02:26 PM

"And do you not make any distinction between an active 'danger'... say, someone actively committing actions that harm the world... and a passive 'danger'... say, someone who has a viewpoint about the world that you disagree with?" (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:28 PM

"It's not a mere 'viewpoint' to support tyrants who've been overthrown."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 02:28 PM

"You're literally the only person in this room who's ever supported Arcadius in any way."

"Like, you just tried to hire him. Have you never heard of 'the enemy of my enemy is my enemy'?"

"It's not universal, but it's definitely applicable."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:29 PM

"That's not the saying."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 02:30 PM

"It's a variation."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"You're making up your own fake sayings to support a fake point. At least be honest in your crimes."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 02:33 PM

"What crimes have I committed? You haven't changed the fact that I've done basically nothing but talk."

"You can't act like this and pretend you're not a tyrant."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:35 PM

"Enough with your insults!"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 02:37 PM

I end my turn to prove a point.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 02:37 PM

Lol

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 02:39 PM

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:39 PM

Nero tries to hit Elfbat and misses.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 02:39 PM

"You're a failure"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:40 PM

It's @geloto lemat!

"Are you really so incapable of invalidating my points that you stoop to petty insults?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 02:41 PM

"No I'm just tired of this. You're the same as Arcadius you don't listen to anyone but yourself"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 02:44 PM

I attempt to utilize DIMENSION DOOR to get outside of the room through the door to go to the exterior of the room

"I really don't think this has anything to do with me." (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 02:44 PM

"Don't leave me here with these maniacs"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:46 PM

Geloto takes 17 damage and doesn't teleport.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 02:47 PM

"AGH my fcukgn"

my turn ends

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 02:49 PM

((Oh I forgot I've taken some damage from the Geloto blows everyone up bit I need to account for that))

((what level are we supposed to be on rn?))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:51 PM

((11))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 02:51 PM

((damn im 2 behind my bad))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:53 PM

Balthazar hit Nero with a firebolt.

Guard 1 attempts to grapple Elfbat.

((Roll))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 02:58 PM

((15)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:59 PM

Elfbat is grappled.

Speak of the devil it's Elfbat's turn

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:00 PM

"Jeretto? A little help here"

((can i attack w a sword while im grappled how do i break out))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:04 PM

((You can roll again to break out))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:04 PM

((nat 20, 29))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:06 PM

Well, Elfbat breaks out effortlessly.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:06 PM

((is that the end of my turn))

"Fuck you man why aren't you helping" (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:07 PM

((Jeretto's reputation RUINED by the concept of the turn order))

Elfbat Yakopo

((is that the end of my turn))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:08 PM

((It's an action))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:10 PM

Elfbat uses action surge and attacks Guard 1 with his Greatsword

((19 to hit))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:10 PM

It hits.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:11 PM

((14 dmg)) (edited)

((17 to hit))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:13 PM

((Wait I'm confused why did you roll to hit twice

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:14 PM

((wait since when is jeretto here))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:14 PM

((oh you meant hit, thats cuz im attacking again i can attack 3 times))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:14 PM

((Oh okay))

17 also hits.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:15 PM

((18 dmg))

((nat 20, 31 to hit))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:16 PM

That's a crit.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:16 PM

((how does a crit affect a dmg roll)) (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:16 PM

((It doubles the roll))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:17 PM

((so I rolled a 5 and a 1, rerolled the 1 and got a 3, 5+3+7 = 15, does that mean 30 dmg?))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:18 PM

((You don't count the bonus))

((Or don't double it I mean))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:18 PM

((ah so its 16+7 = 23 then))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:19 PM

Yeah. The man is dead.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:19 PM

"Keep your hands off me. Thank you."

Elfbat ends turn.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:19 PM

oh ok it was Guard One i thouhgt you just fucking killed nero and we're moving on

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:19 PM

((lmao))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:20 PM

"You murderer. Do you feel no guilt?"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:20 PM

"That was pretty harsh. Couldn't you have just attacked non-lethally?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:21 PM

"I'm sorry, Which one us is working for a tyrant?" (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:21 PM

Jeretto is going to hit everyone with a tidal wave #wholesome. Make a Dex save

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:22 PM

((19))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:22 PM

((9))

Elfbat Yakopo

"I'm sorry, Which one us is working for a tyrant?" (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:22 PM

"So you can kill anyone you want at no cost to your morals, simply because you dislike their boss? I fail to see how I'm supposed to be in the wrong here."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:24 PM

((Guard 1 could have had a family.))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:25 PM

((Nero would say this))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:26 PM

"That man wouldn't have died if you hadn't ordered an attack. His blood's on your hands too. Though I suppose it shows how brainless you are a leader to not accept responsibility for your subordinates, as a true captain should. You won't even take responsibility for your own actions with how you talk of fate, how can you expect to even rule?"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:27 PM

((Geloto still needs to roll a dex save))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:27 PM

((^))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:27 PM

((paging @geloto lemat ))

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:28 PM

uhok

Elfbat Yakopo

"That man wouldn't have died if you hadn't ordered an attack. His blood's on your hands too. Though I suppose it shows how brainless you are a leader to not accept responsibility for your subordinates, as a true captain should. You won't even take responsibility for your own actions with how you talk of fate, how can you expect to even rule?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:28 PM

"He was arresting someone attempting to murder the emperor. He was a proud patriot that fought for peace and prosperity for his kingdom. Nothing would have happened if you'd simply accepted your punishment for attempting to murder me."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:29 PM

((25.))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:30 PM

"I'm okay with being ethically questionable for the sake of people's freedom. You're not."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:31 PM

((why did i need to roll a dex save))

Q & A & others

Jeretto is going to hit everyone with a tidal wave #wholesome. Make a Dex save

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:31 PM

((.))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:31 PM

"Sucks to be him, but who cares? Sometimes it's necessary to kill to accomplish your goal. Surprised you got this far if you're so squeamish." Jeretto chides in with a helpful remark.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:32 PM

"Well I think it's understandable to care still, but hey I'm sure he assumed the risk of death when he took the job."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:32 PM

Madakoe and the guard take 18 damage. Everyone else takes 9.

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:32 PM

I wince in pain.

"I really think you're all burying the lede. Elfbat has done nothing to attempt to harm Nero. He's only attacked the guard after the guard attacked him."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:33 PM

"True..."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:33 PM

"Agreeing to help in caring for your empire is not equivalent to throwing away your life. And I'm sure the man had plenty of family and friends who'll miss him dearly."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:33 PM

((HE SAID IT))

Madakoe Angiot

"I really think you're all burying the lede. Elfbat has done nothing to attempt to harm Nero. He's only attacked the guard after the guard attacked him."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:33 PM

"He stabbed me, unprovoked."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:34 PM

"Nero I've left behind many close to me too, now stand down unless you want to be responsible for more of your subordinates."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:35 PM

"There are few things more regrettable than dying for the sake of the law. At least you're protecting the honor of the rules you made up to live by. He, meanwhile, did it for those of someone else. Was he okay with it, meeting his end like that? I wouldn't be." (edited)

"The world is a mess, and the ones with rigid principles either get bent or break."

Q & A & others

"He stabbed me, unprovoked."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:36 PM

"...Fine, but that was practically years ago. He still wasn't actively trying to attack you at all when the guard attacked him, so you're being misleading." (edited)

"Hey, you know what? Can I ask you something, Nero?" (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:37 PM

"Go ahead."

Guard 2 stabs Elfbat to avenge his fallen comrade. 10 damage.

It's @Madakoe Angiot!

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:39 PM

(("A single human life is like a million dollars to me.", Nero responded. At this, Madakoe pretended to smile all nice and then said "Well, emperor, how about giving me a single human life then?"))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:40 PM

"When I was locked up under Arcadius's rule, there was one guard who came to check on me."

"Let's just say he was... pretty firmly against the rebellion. His name was Tiberia Caligulus."

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Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:41 PM

"I'm familiar. He was killed by the company you all brought."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:42 PM

"He........."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:42 PM

"I'm sorry, we were on the same side at that point weren't we? It's the company that YOU brought"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:42 PM

I scowl. ".......yeah, what Elfbat said." (edited)

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:42 PM

"...Caligulus? Like, caligulasAquarium?" Geloto looks confused.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:43 PM

"Are we resorting to baseless insults now? I had never met that woman in my life, until now, I had no method to stop her from murdering that man."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:44 PM

"But do you think his death was deserved? Was it acceptable for him to be killed for the purpose of your rise to power?"

"I'm not directly blaming you, just asking for your opinion." (edited)

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:45 PM

"What woman what is going on"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:45 PM

"How do you know who murdered Tiberia?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:46 PM

"I was there, remember? Of course, don't you dare spin this fact as if I should have stopped her, I still had no ability to."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:48 PM

"You're not fit to rule. You never will be. We were under your authority and under your orders and taken to this castle because of you. Grow some spine and accept that Tiberia's death was a result of your rebellion. If you crumble under the weight of that, then you were never strong enough to lead anyway."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:48 PM

"Who murdered Tiberia? Can you at least tell me that?" (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:49 PM

"My sister"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:50 PM

"Femata?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:50 PM

"Yes"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:50 PM

"Sure. Then where's Femata now?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:51 PM

"So are murderers the fault of their societies? I managed to accomplish all of my goals without killing a single person, yet it takes you all of 5 minutes to kill someone and shove the blame back onto someone else."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:51 PM

"Oh I'm not shoving the blame onto anyone. I killed that man. I've killed before. I'm not afraid to admit that."

Madakoe Angiot

"Sure. Then where's Femata now?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:52 PM

"She didn't want to enter this room. I left her in the corridor. Who knows what she's done in that time."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:53 PM

"Then Nero can answer me. What happened to Femata in the two years after Arcadius was overthrown? Was she held responsible for Tiberia's murder?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:54 PM

"We never found her. But I assure you that when we do, she'll never see outside of a prison again."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 03:54 PM

"Wait, Femata killed a guy? I mean, I guess I shouldn't... why the hell were you all fighting?"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:55 PM

"And what about Bruum's cohorts? The ones who assaulted Quercus Alba?" (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:56 PM

"They arrested him peacefully."

geloto lemat

"Wait, Femata killed a guy? I mean, I guess I shouldn't... why the hell were you all fighting?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 03:56 PM

"To put that tyrant in a cage. Try to keep up Geloto" Elfbat points at Arcadius

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:58 PM

I do the pichuis(AJ4) annoyed pose. "Do you believe in the death penalty?" The aforementioned pose performed was famous.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:59 PM

"Of course not. I'm not a murderer."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 03:59 PM

"I see. Then why did you try to murder Arcadius?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:00 PM

"...He's still alive, isn't he?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:00 PM

Nero gets fucking owned by facts and logic

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:01 PM

"This is a really novel take on consequentialism, gotta say."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:01 PM

"And so are you, but you're trying to have us arrested for attempting to murder you." (edited)

"Can you give a single difference between what you say we've done and what you did?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:03 PM

"I did it for the good of all people. I was fated to protect them and bring them into prosperity. You're a couple of fools who believe that society should be forever tortured by greedy monsters because you blindly hate me without cause."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:03 PM

"And there we have it."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:04 PM

"No, we don't. How was attempting to murder a man who was already imprisoned for the good of all people?" (edited)

"If it's acceptable to try to kill one person to protect the public, why isn't it acceptable to try to kill anyone to protect the public?*

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:06 PM

"It's not acceptable to kill anyone. That's why the man is still alive."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:06 PM

"Oh, this is- this is nice, I, uh- This is a productive discussion, okay... Where exactly am I?! Um... Oh, grea- here's Jeretto, oh good. Uhmmm, there's some things that are still more pressing for me here, guys! How- How do I get home? Ah- what do I eat?? Is... Frige my- my mom, or... from a different loop, or... hell- was this all in my mind? What- What's The Veil? Is that- sort of a quantum... thing, er... um... am I real? Oh, hell- does the bus run through here? I mean, I'd like to go home now, but, um... oh, God, where's home? Okay, okay, okay. Our goal is to 'understand', the goal... Okay I got that, good, okay. Now, if I were to aim for that, let's analyze this—what the fuck am I supposed to understand?! I'm in the middle of a murder-philosophy-debate!! Uhh, is this how I spend the preparation time for my "last chance"? I mean, is this- where we go from here? Okay, the labyrinth shit better sure as hell make up for this, I'm telling ya right now, 'cause I'm stuck in the war room... You ran outta jail cells too, didn't you, you bastards?" (edited)

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((q&a movie NOT confirmed)) (edited)

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Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:06 PM

Pinned a message.

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:07 PM

"I didn't say anything about killing anyone. I only ever mentioned trying to kill people."

"Please actually answer the question."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:09 PM

"I'm merely suffering a few after effects of a curse. I'll be fine soon, it's a mere short outburst."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:11 PM

"That doesn't answer the question either. If the curse is making you unable to formulate a response, we can just stand here and wait for it to wear off."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:12 PM

"I'm saying that attempting to kill people is wrong, and I would never do it under normal circumstances."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:12 PM

"I'm going to be stuck here the rest of the day, aren't I?" Geloto tunes his violin. It is annoying to hear.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:12 PM

"Have you considered that Tiberia was trying to kill us"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:13 PM

"...A curse. So would you place the blame on the person who cursed you?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:16 PM

"That's irrelevant."

((Pichuis are you going to use your turn or))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:17 PM

((Yeah I was ABOUT to)) (edited)

I non-lethally attack Guard 2 with my shortsword.

((24 to hit))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:21 PM

It hits.

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:21 PM

((6 damage))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:21 PM

Nero tries to stab Elfbat and misses what the fuck are these rolls.

It's @geloto lemat!

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:22 PM

Is the door obstructed

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:22 PM

"You we're trying to stab me? Seems deadly"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:23 PM

The door is closed.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:23 PM

I am going to walk towards the door, attempting to open it, without being noticed

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:23 PM

((Roll stealth))

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:24 PM

((15))

Elfbat Yakopo

"You we're trying to stab me? Seems deadly"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:24 PM

"I'm getting quite tired of your poorly thought out taunts."

Geloto gets to the door but the door doesn't open.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:27 PM

"Elfbat. Where's the open door"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:27 PM

"This door can't be opened from the inside"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:27 PM

https://tenor.com/view/oh-do-ya-wheres-the-door-drake-and-josh-i-see-the-problem-gif-23550458

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:27 PM

"Sorry but we're not getting out until someone decides to let us out"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:28 PM

"...Anyway, I don't think whether or not you would blame who cursed you is irrelevant."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:37 PM

I attempt to stump him with an equally incomprehensible argument to his. "Think about it like this. The curse presumably doesn't make you want specifically to kill people, but just enhances aggression in general. This might be a shaky assumption, but the former seems way too specific for a curse. So the curse made you more aggressive, and because of those after-effects, you tried to kill Arcadius, right? Then think about the skirmish in this castle. They all came here to try and install you as leader — the whole operation had your name plastered on it. It follows that trying to overthrow several kings would require being aggressive, and so being tasked with that would increase aggression. So if you would blame the person who placed the curse on you, it wouldn't be your fault for trying to kill someone as the cursee, and so it would be your fault, instead of theirs, for trying to kill someone, even if they succeeded. But if you blamed the cursee, it would be your fault for trying to kill Arcadius, and it'd be their fault for trying to kill anyone they may have tried to kill." (edited)

"What do you say to that?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:39 PM

"Murder is okay"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:41 PM

"I think your boyfriend's habits rubbed off on you."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:42 PM

"Aw, thanks." Jeretto smirked.

Is Geloto going to do anything else,

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:44 PM

no my turn is over for now

we'll see if i decide to freak the fuck out

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:47 PM

Balthazar throws a firebolt at Nero.

It misses.

It's @Elfbat Yakopo!

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:48 PM

"Dad can you heal me next time"

"Nero, are you prepared to lose another Guard?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:49 PM

"You don't have to kill them. The fact you consider it necessary shows what a monster you are."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:50 PM

"I know I don't have to. Would you be willing to give up your life to save his?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:50 PM

"No one has to die."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:51 PM

Elfbat sheaths his sword. "I just want to test your mettle as a ruler"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:56 PM

"Are you backing down and accepting arrest."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:57 PM

"A leader is responsible for his subordinates wellbeing. I killed one of your guards and you just send another to deal with me instead of facing me yourself. You won't even answer the hypothetical of whether you'd give your life to save him." Elfbat turns to Guard 2 "Say, what's your name?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:58 PM

"My name is Rumpelstiltskin." He dies on the spot.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:58 PM

"Would Elfbat get a trial, or is this like, accusation from an official leads to immediate conviction."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:59 PM

"Why would he need a trial? I've personally witnessed him commit the crimes."

Q & A & others

"My name is Rumpelstiltskin." He dies on the spot.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 04:59 PM

WHAT

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 04:59 PM

((WHAT)) (edited)

Q & A & others

"Why would he need a trial? I've personally witnessed him commit the crimes."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 04:59 PM

"Ok. Thanks for answering."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:00 PM

((Are there, any other guards around?))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:01 PM

((No))

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:02 PM

"W-what?! So the issue of having other men die for you is uh, no longer relevant?" I check to confirm they're dead and see if I can ascertain the cause.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:03 PM

Elfbat facepalms. "I was hoping to either convince Nero of his errors or invite his aggression by turning his Guard to my side but oh well" Elfbat walks over and leans against the Arcadius cage while he ponders the situation. End turn

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:04 PM

My favorite part of this turn based encounter was the part where no one attacked

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:04 PM

Jeretto casts TIDAL WAVE and hits people with a TIDAL WAVE roll a dex save.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:05 PM

Thank you

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:05 PM

((7))

"Hey can you lay off? I'm taking too much damage."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:06 PM

((19))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:06 PM

((5))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:07 PM

Elfbat and Madakoe take 18 damage. Geloto takes 9.

Nero is looking weak.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:07 PM

He's always been weak.

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:07 PM

"Thanks, Jeretto."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:08 PM

Is this the metaphysical damage only kind of wave or am I wet

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:08 PM

Geloto is wet.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:08 PM

"This blows."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:08 PM

((Is he wet because of the tidal wave or for unrelated reasons)) (edited)

((or because of the tidal wave but not because of its physical effect)) (edited)

I look at Nero. "Anyway, maybe my last question was too hard, but you can at least answer this one. Or... actually, anyone here is free to."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:10 PM

Wait... I activate my BRUUM

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:10 PM

Oh

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:10 PM

Based

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:10 PM

((Channel switch?))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:03 PM

((@Bruum Imoht are you available))

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 07:04 PM

((yes))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:50 PM

Bruum entered the hallway he'd entered the door from, and was immediately attacked by a child.

The boy ran at Bruum with a knife, but missed.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:51 PM

((there's only one thing worse than a rapist,))

"Whoa, whoa there! Sorry, I am just not in the mood for a fight with... A kid? Who even are you? Who let such a newly carved person into the stronghold?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:52 PM

"You killed my dad! Die!" He tried to stab him again.

Another miss.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:54 PM

"Okay, okay, hold on. If I did something to offend you in the past, I apologize, I do, but I'm sure we can work something out, that's how it works in the fully grown janitorial world, you don't just kill people without talk- Okay, well I guess sometimes people do, but that's aside the point. First, let's make sure you're sweeping the right person, who exactly was your father?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:55 PM

"Dad was the king here!"

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 09:58 PM

"The... The king? So that means... You're the young Arcadius? Well, you're just a kid, no point getting mad over what you'll do in the future. Let me just clear something up, sorry if this is a dusty question, but... How long ago was it that your father was removed from power?"

((Trying to murder a guy and he starts playing 20 questions with you))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:59 PM

"Last year? But I didn't know how to use a knife then, I can be patient!" He said this like it was a compliment his mother gave him.

Bruum Imoht 09-Jan-22 10:02 PM

"Well, patience is a virtue when it comes to carving, good work there. Still one year though... I guess I can't say with confidence that you're father's still alive in that case, but I assure you, I'm not the one who killed him. And even if I was... Did you really think a knife was going to be enough?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 10:02 PM

"Well- What exactly do you think I have access to?" ((We're pausing))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 02:06 PM

"Hm, I suppose I wasn't exactly able to find proper equipment for battle here in the city either, can't blame you there. But listen... I don't think you're exactly capable of sweeping me out of here in a fight right now, and I can't really let you do so until... Well, I guess until I've made things right. I will apologize for taking your father out of power though, I'm still not sure if it was the right choice, but it at the very least wasn't an informed one."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:07 PM

((Roll persuasion))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 02:07 PM

((8))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:09 PM

He stabs Bruum. 3 damage.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 02:13 PM

"Hey, looks like you got one, although you could've done more damage if you had done more of a sweeping motion with the blade, really get it across my body and- Ah, I probably shouldn't giving advice like that right now. Listen I really don't want to fight a kid, and I've got some important... Well, I guess I don't actually have anything to do right now but wait, do I? Alright then, I'll indulge you." I attempt to grapple the child

((17))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:15 PM

The child is grappled.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 02:17 PM

I attempt to disarm the child

((14))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 02:27 PM

(( ))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:28 PM

The child still has a knife.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 02:33 PM

"Look, you're clearly not going to win at your current rate, and I'm... less than thrilled about the idea of attacking a child that poses no real threat to me, so how about we call it a draw? You can go train and come back to kill me when you're older, or when I'm sleeping or something, and I'll look into your father and see if he's still alive or just in prison, ideally maybe you could visit him."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:36 PM

"Where would he be?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 02:38 PM

"Well, last I saw him, he was in a prison cell, not exactly sure where the prison itself is, but..." My eyes wander to the door I came out of "Well, worth I shot I suppose. If I told you there was a chance of finding him behind that door, would you agree to follow me without a fight while we check?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:39 PM

"Uh... Alright."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 02:39 PM

I drop the grapple and walk through the door again, keeping an eye over my shoulder on the child

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:41 PM

((Roll initiative))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 02:42 PM

((12))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:08 PM

(( @Bruum Imoht hi are you still available))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:10 PM

((yup))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:10 PM

"WAIT don't close the door."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:11 PM

Okay there are 2 guards dead on the floor. Nero is severely injured.

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:11 PM

"Nevermind. Hey, Bruum, please hold open the door." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:11 PM

"Ah, good, it still works, I see you three have... Done what you had to do." I continue holding open the door yup

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:12 PM

"Okay to be fair, Q killed one of these guys not us"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:13 PM

"Bruum, you have to help me... They've murdered innocent guards."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:13 PM

"This suit wasn't cheap, yknow." Geloto is covered in water and tries to leave the room.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:13 PM

Elfbat points to dead Guard 2 "His name's Rumplestiltskin if you didn't know"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:13 PM

Also Bruum is here with a 5 year old.

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:13 PM

"...Who's the child?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:13 PM

((is arcadius not in the room anymore))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:13 PM

"Actually I don't think you were even there for that game of Higurashi"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:13 PM

Arcadius is in the cell yup.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:14 PM

"Basically Geloto had the bright idea of trying to guess who Q was and kill him off and used the name Rumplestiltskin. It's now come back to bite him"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:14 PM

"Dad!" The child ran towards the cell.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:14 PM

I motion to the cell and look at the child "Well then, I've made good on my promise, there he is, I assume we can stop this little scuffle of brooms now."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:14 PM

"Wait, Q? Oh, fucking. God. In that case, I guess you could call me complicit in the death of that one, but that's shaky ground."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:14 PM

"Arcadius has a kid??"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:14 PM

"Other people voted too!"

"What?! Arcadius would never have a family!"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:15 PM

"That's his child?" (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:15 PM

Btw we are on initiative rn it's your turn Bruum.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:15 PM

"Bruum why would you bring him here?"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:16 PM

"Prison visitation is usually a pretty good idea. I'm sure Nero doesn't have any problems with that?" (edited)

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:16 PM

"Trust me, I wouldn't come back to here just to see... This scene again without a good reason. The child has been a year without seeing his father, I thought if I had the opportunity, I might as well try to make some pile stacked up right again."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:17 PM

"I think this is a pretty bad time for a visit, though."

"Can you just get Nero out of the way? He's started trying to arrest us for no reason."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:17 PM

"Hey Kiddo. Don't worry about what's happening here we're just playing!"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:18 PM

"Though I guess you'd probably want to prop the door open first." (edited)

Madakoe Angiot

"I think this is a pretty bad time for a visit, though."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:18 PM

"It was either this or tying up the kid, I doubt I could've convinced him to just try and stop stabbing me without reason."

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:18 PM

"......Like father, like son?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:21 PM

I place a handaxe underneath the door to stop it from closing and let go "Look, I didn't come here to fight, really. I understand why the rest of you feel the need to attack Nero, and I certainly don't agree with his methods, but..." I look over to him "I don't think I could bring myself to harm someone I've been through so much with, I'm sorry." I don't do anything else on my turn

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:21 PM

It's @Madakoe Angiot!

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:22 PM

I smirk. "Are you sure he's not going to attack the child too?"

"He definitely has as little of a problem as Arcadius with persecuting people based on vague associations."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:23 PM

"Bruum, don't you see that they're fighting for nothing but blind hatred? I'm trying to protect people, and yet no matter what I say they just dodge and throw shallow insults. Can't you see that we're both after the same thing?" Nero pleaded.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:24 PM

"Protecting people, huh... Yeah, that's the one thing I've always wanted, just to know everyone out there feels the safety I feel with a broom. I'm not questioning your motivations, Nero, I just... You've lost sight of how to get there, or maybe you never had it, I don't know anymore."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:25 PM

"Lost sight? What do you claim I'm doing wrong, Bruum? Do you have a better solution to protect people? Can you really risk men like Arcadius rising to power once more?"

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:26 PM

I use my bonus action to Disengage and attempt to run out of the room.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:27 PM

((Roll acrobatics or athletics))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:27 PM

((24))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:27 PM

Madakoe leaves.

Nero followed.

Elfbat Yakopo 22-Jan-22 02:16 PM

Haha he's one of them

Madakoe Angiot 22-Jan-22 02:17 PM

((Nero x Balthazar gay sex scene))

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:10 PM

((hi?))

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:10 PM

((thebirdis...))

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:10 PM

((no thebirdis))

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:10 PM

((oh my bad))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:29 PM

"So now what"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:31 PM

Wait... I activate my SATIVOLON and THEBIRDIS...

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 07:06 PM

((@Thebirdis Theword are you available))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 07:06 PM

((yup))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:28 PM

Thebirdis is back outside of the door.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:28 PM

Just. exactly where he was before

ok

"Is- is that supposed to lead to prison a year in the future?" He's speaking to a guard.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:29 PM

"What?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:30 PM

"This door. The one Bruum and the other guy you didn't specify went through like it was nothing. You know- with the inky black void. Actually, are you the same guy? What year is it?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:31 PM

"2IE?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:31 PM

"ohhhhh shit buddy."

IS HE STILL CARRYING THE BABY

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:31 PM

The baby is not here.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:31 PM

"WHAT"

"MY FAMILY"

"GUARD."

"HAVE YOU SEEN A BIRD CHILD WITHOUT A PARENT AROUND? HE MIGHT BE A YEAR OLD OR LESS. I HAVE NO FUCKING CLUE."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:34 PM

"You mean Peter?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:34 PM

"Yeah! That's his name! That's- that's my kid! Where is he!?" (edited)

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:35 PM

"Oh, he's probably out and about at this time of day."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:35 PM

"PETER!" He sprints out of the stronghold.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 08:51 PM

It's the city. Looks a lot more polished now.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 08:52 PM

damn what a glowup

he resumes running around and looking for Peter

"PEEEEETER"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:02 PM

Eventually a bird teenager responded. "What?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 09:07 PM

"Peter!!! Peter... god damnit... why does our species have to age so quickly... aaaahh, it leaves us with no time to be a family..." He slumps to his knees and wails. "I can't believe I got time traveled like Elfbat and Bruum... god, time travel's really irreversibly fucked up your life, hasn't it..."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:11 PM

"What? What are you talking about?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 09:12 PM

"It's me, your dad!"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:14 PM

"You're Thebirdis?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 09:17 PM

"Yeah! You know my name! That's me! I- I went through a door, and- and I thought I took you with me, but I- but I- I-I guess I was gone for a year! Haah... you really, grew up, and..."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:17 PM

"Yeah, cool, whatever."

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 09:18 PM

"It's- it's fine to skip a few steps. Not all families are identical. This is-" He pauses. "Yeah. Come, son. We need to go find Seretta."

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:37 PM

"Who?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 09:39 PM

"She's your mother. Or sister. Possibly your grandmother, but she doesn't seem like the type. Look, at worst she's your aunt, so we need to go find her, al- alright?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:49 PM

"Well, have fun with that or whatever." He tried to leave.

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 09:53 PM

"Oh no you don't!" He grabs him by the collar of his shirt. "I love you too much to find another son at this point." (edited)

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:53 PM

"What?"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 09:54 PM

"You're my son. You already know this. Now come on." He drags him in the direction of the crossroads.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 09:55 PM

"Hey, wait! I have another dad, you can't just run away without telling him! He'll ground me!"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 09:56 PM

"Another dad!? Oh no you don't! I don't swing that way... not romantically, at least. Wait, um- hm. What's his name?"

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 10:00 PM

"Merl. And someone had to take care of me! You better not 'go to the store' again, you've had enough time for milk, dad. So just let go of me!"

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 10:01 PM

"Merl????? MERL???????"

He reluctantly lets go of him.

"You're going to need to take me to see this Merl. I- I promise, no more stores, no more milk, I- I'm gonna be in your life."

"...you were a baby an hour ago," he mutters inaudibly.

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 10:03 PM

((Pausing))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 10:03 PM

((bc you have to go, or is Merl Sativolon's alias))

Q & A & others 09-Jan-22 10:04 PM

((Everyone is paused))

Thebirdis Theword 09-Jan-22 10:04 PM

((universe-shattering cataclysm))

Thebirdis Theword

"You're going to need to take me to see this Merl. I- I promise, no more stores, no more milk, I- I'm gonna be in your life."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:06 PM

"Go find him yourself."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 02:07 PM

"You know what? I will!"

He takes Peter by the wrist and asks the nearest passerby where his father is.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"Hey, let go!" Thebirdis was pointed to the house of the imperial general.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 02:32 PM

"Fucking- fine. This conversation will affect the future of your entire life, but if you don't want to be there, whatever. Just don't run away." He lets go of Peter, walks up to the general's house and knocks firmly on the door.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:35 PM

Elfbat's crewmate, Merl, opened the door.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 02:37 PM

he vaguely recognizes him but doesn't place him because why would he "Hello. You must be the Merl that's been raising Peter in his time of need. First of all, I have to say that's very selfless of you. Second: we need to talk."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:38 PM

"About what?" He crossed his arms.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 02:41 PM

"About your sudden introduction to my family. My first gut instinct to learning someone else has been raising my kid would normally be disgust, but, but- y'know, I really think we can work something out. I'm adaptable like that."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:44 PM

"Ah, you're his dad."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"That I am! And you are too, apparently. This is a major contradiction, at first glance, but one that's pretty easy to fix, I think. I have a few conditions, though."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"I'm not marrying you."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 02:48 PM

"Hey-... I'm not particularly into it either, but as long as there's no kissing, I think- I know I can work this out, alright?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:50 PM

"No."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 02:52 PM

"Well, goddamnit. Okay. Sure. Fine. If you don't want to be in the family... sure. Yeah. Can I have my son back?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:54 PM

"He's my son. I've been the one actually raising him."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 02:55 PM

"When has that ever made a difference? He's my found family, buddy. I can't give up on him this late into it."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 02:57 PM

"Fine, we can share custody."

"You get the weekends."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 02:58 PM

"Glad you came around, dear! Now are you okay with the possibility of polyamory?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:00 PM

"I'm not marrying you."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 03:01 PM

"Then why would... whatever."

He closes the door.

And attempts to walk back to Peter.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:34 PM

Peter is there.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 03:35 PM

"Alright, you're my son. That's just how it is." He picks up Peter and hoists him over a shoulder. "Now come on."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:37 PM

"The hell-? Hey, let me down!"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 03:38 PM

"Now this is how it used to be. Was it only a year ago? Time sure flies, huh." Back to the crossroads. Fuck it.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:43 PM

Femata Magus was standing at the crossroads.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 03:46 PM

"Oh, aren't you the one who...? Right, yeah, okay. You're the AI who knows all about the time bullshit. I'll put the running away thing behind me for now, 'cause I'm a nice guy, but I have to ask: what's up with the void door that leads to the lounge thing?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:46 PM

"I am not an AI."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 03:47 PM

"Yeah, whatever. Answer the question."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:49 PM

"Because that is Qualia Magus's future office."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 03:49 PM

"...He put a prison in his office?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:51 PM

"That exists to contain Q."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 03:52 PM

"So Arcadius is Q? That's a shitty naming scheme. Doesn't make sense. Hate it. But what you're telling me is that if I wanted to talk to Qualia, I'd need to go back there, or...?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:54 PM

"Qualia appears to be behind schedule at the moment."

"Hey, what the heck is going on?" Peter.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 03:56 PM

He ignores Peter for now. "What the hell does that mean? Is he trapped somewhere else in time?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 03:57 PM

"He'll be here soon. That's fate."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 03:58 PM

"Here? Where is here? Where's he coming from? Goddamnit, woman, for someone who says they aren't an AI, you're shit at answering questions."

Thebirdis Theword BOT 16-Jan-22 04:46 PM

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 04:46 PM

She didn't answer.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 04:46 PM

You think

"I'm going back to the office. Thanks, dick."

He does exactly as he says yeah.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:01 PM

((he takes peter through the door if this is allowed and the door is still there))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:01 PM

((Oh yeah sorry they are just. Taking way longer than expected))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:15 PM

((Roll initiative))

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:17 PM

((16))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:32 PM

"He was right, you know... I don't have a solution to any of the problems that were plaguing the kingdoms." I sigh "I guess whoever gets swept up now is just how it happens, huh? I didn't really have room to criticize him like I did when all I've done is clean where I was told to... Ah! Sativolon! Good, we can inform the others of... Whatever you planned to have us do!"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:33 PM

"Sativolon!"

"It's good to see you again"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:33 PM

There are 2 dead guards on the floor. Arcadius is bleeding in a cell. Jeretto and Balthazar are here also.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:33 PM

"Where's Qualia?!" He puts Peter down.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:33 PM

((dont forget the small child wtf))

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:34 PM

((atmey is bruum standing next to me like as if we just entered the room together))

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:34 PM

((was i accidentally left out of the last channel))

Sativolon Gifolio

((atmey is bruum standing next to me like as if we just entered the room together))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:34 PM

((No))

Oh yeah Thebirdis has a teenage bird guy next to him and Bruum has a human child.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:35 PM

Bruum when he reads actions mentally

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:35 PM

"What. What the hell happened." "Bruum, didn't you enter this room with me just a second ago?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:35 PM

"Qualia? Who are you looking for."

geloto lemat

Bruum when he reads actions mentally

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:35 PM

((i would be able to see him dunkass))

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:35 PM

((different peter lol))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:35 PM

fuck ok lol

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:35 PM

:ThisIsntPeter:

Thebirdis Theword

"Where's Qualia?!" He puts Peter down.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:36 PM

"That would be me." Balthazar answered.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:36 PM

"What the hell is going on? Qualia's never been here, right?"

"What?"

Sativolon Gifolio

"What. What the hell happened." "Bruum, didn't you enter this room with me just a second ago?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:36 PM

"Ah, yeah, looks like this door has something of an... Odd effect on people who enter it, we're about one year from where we were when we first entered... And our arrivals were staggered, at that."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:36 PM

"I already told you this. Qualia is actually my father Balthazar"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:37 PM

"No, I remember Qualia is balthazar, I just...I forgot you were here."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:37 PM

"Oh shit- another kid? That'll make a good friend for Peter. Good for his development. Anyway, uh- lots going on here. Hi, Sativolon. Apparently you're alive. Hard to keep track of things. Hey, Qualia... again. Nice office. I guess you are him. Where's Seretta?!" (edited)

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:37 PM

"Seretta exists in the labyrinth, right?"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:38 PM

"Okay, so I suppose Bruum told you all about what I know? About Q, about the loop, et cetera."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:38 PM

"Yeah. This is kind of the labyrinth. It's more like Balthazar's office, apparently. What ever happened to Seretta Imoht?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:38 PM

"Also, that's Sativolon?" Does he look like the guy I knew

Thebirdis Theword

"Oh shit- another kid? That'll make a good friend for Peter. Good for his development. Anyway, uh- lots going on here. Hi, Sativolon. Apparently you're alive. Hard to keep track of things. Hey, Qualia... again. Nice office. I guess you are him. Where's Seretta?!" (edited)

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:38 PM

"Ah, yeah, I don't know about letting your kid too close to this one." I motion to the child I am with "He's a bit on the... stabby side, much less sweepy than a child should be."

Thebirdis Theword

"Oh shit- another kid? That'll make a good friend for Peter. Good for his development. Anyway, uh- lots going on here. Hi, Sativolon. Apparently you're alive. Hard to keep track of things. Hey, Qualia... again. Nice office. I guess you are him. Where's Seretta?!" (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:39 PM

"You know about Seretta? That's surprising." Balthazar. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio

"Okay, so I suppose Bruum told you all about what I know? About Q, about the loop, et cetera."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:39 PM

"No idea. Too much to keep track of. There's a loop, maybe. Q might've told me all of this. Anyway, happy rebirth."

geloto lemat

"Also, that's Sativolon?" Does he look like the guy I knew

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:39 PM

Yes.

Q & A & others

"You know about Seretta? That's surprising." Balthazar. (edited)

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:39 PM

Who is saying this,

Bruum Imoht

"Ah, yeah, I don't know about letting your kid too close to this one." I motion to the child I am with "He's a bit on the... stabby side, much less sweepy than a child should be."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:39 PM

"Oh... yeah. Wouldn't want a repeat of Ernie. Good call."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:39 PM

"Fine, I'll just cutaway it again. This reminds me of the time when I explained everything to Madakoe."

Sativolon Gifolio

"Okay, so I suppose Bruum told you all about what I know? About Q, about the loop, et cetera."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:40 PM

"I let them in on a bit of it, but... Things were a tad hectic, I'm not sure they're all 100% on what's happening."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:40 PM

"No, don't—"

Q & A & others

"You know about Seretta? That's surprising." Balthazar. (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:40 PM

"And of course I know about her!"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:40 PM

((17 performance))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:40 PM

The cutaway works.

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:40 PM

A cutaway gag happens. Madakoe and Sativolon are on an island. Sativolon is talking. Seretta is also nearby.The cutaway gag is actually multiple scenes (---- indicates separation between them). "Ok, so let's go through everything in order. After everyone went to their pods for the first time, I woke up in my 726 IE as normal. Then later on that day I was attacked by Alicia Serti, you probably don't know her. She's a tax collector. This is where my memory gets very hazy, I don't remember how she attacked me or why, just the fact that it happened. Then I... it's very hard to explain, but I basically-" --------------- I was in this room and killed a Higurashi. Then Q appeared and told me to go sleep in the pod, I did that, woke up in the real world, and since then I stopped seeing these things." --------------- "I also used the anchor to go to 2021 EOW, that's the last thing I did before I got here. Anyway. Let me tell you the story of our world. In the past, there were six kingdoms. Then, they were united and became The Empire and it became 1 IE. Then, in 706 IE something happened and the Empire fell and it became 1 EOW. Then, kingdoms of Yakopo, Arcadia, Tenma Town and three more were created. Then, in 2021 EOW, these kingdoms were united by brave Bruum Imoht and his friends, and became The Empire, and the year became 1 IE. And then, the history repeated. Again. And again. No one knows how many loops it's been already." --------------- "So, some more important points. Cerno Arcadius the EOW King is Q and the father of Cerno Arcadius the IE Head of the Royal Guard. He is immortal, and after he lost his kingdom, he was arrested and put into a magical prison that exists outside of the time. It's this labyrinth."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:41 PM

"Oh."

"I'm sorry that happened."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:42 PM

"What?"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:42 PM

"Anyway. Who are these children. What have you done this time. Where's Madakoe."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:42 PM

"I suppose the story's become a tad bit outdated from the last time you told it, Arcadius had his immortality... Stolen, let's say, while we were waiting for you."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:43 PM

"This here is Peter. He was a baby, like, two hours ago. Time sure flies, huh?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:43 PM

"So then shouldn't there be multiple Arcadiuses stuck in this room?"

Thebirdis Theword

"This here is Peter. He was a baby, like, two hours ago. Time sure flies, huh?"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:44 PM

"Do you mean Ernie's father who you kidnapped?"

Sativolon Gifolio

"Anyway. Who are these children. What have you done this time. Where's Madakoe."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:44 PM

I motion to the child again "This would be Arcadius, the son. Madakoe ran off just before you got here, bad timing, really."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:44 PM

"I-... what? What??? WHAT???"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:44 PM

"I don't like this. Why are we all here? This has to be something set up. I mean this is basically everyone, except Jean and Madakoe. Something bad is going to happen."

(#)

Geloto again tries to abscond

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:45 PM

"Well. Technically Jean left with Madakoe"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:45 PM

"What? Jean was here?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:45 PM

People can leave, the door is open.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:45 PM

"I'm not even acknowledging that part right now."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:46 PM

"Don't claim anything we can't be sure of, it could just be a family resemblance, no reason to assume it's the same person when Jean lived... thousands of years ago?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:46 PM

Geloto stands just outside th e door because he hates this room but is still Curious

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:46 PM

"Why would a family resemblance maintain itself identically over a thousand years"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:46 PM

"Has anyone seen any entrances to the Anchor? I don't want to stay in this time period any longer than necessary."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:46 PM

"We can't go back in time can we?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Why would a family resemblance maintain itself identically over a thousand years"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:46 PM

"A good broom carver can replicate another broom no matter how old, I assume human breeding works much the same way."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:47 PM

"Sorry that's not how it works"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Why would a family resemblance maintain itself identically over a thousand years"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:47 PM

"That's how it works. Jean met a Sativolon in her time period who looks exactly like me. You've even played Higurashi with him."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:47 PM

"That is very much not what I'm talking about"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:47 PM

"Hey, Qualia. How about you answer me when I ask where the fuck is Seretta?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:47 PM

"That's the previous Sativolon yeah I know history keeps repeating."

"I'm referring to Jean and Nero being the same person"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:48 PM

"What"

Thebirdis Theword

"Hey, Qualia. How about you answer me when I ask where the fuck is Seretta?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:48 PM

"Well... Here, in a sense... But she doesn't exist yet. I haven't programmed her yet. In fact, I never really finished."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:48 PM

"Wait, when the fuck are we? Is that kid the Arcadius I know?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:49 PM

"Okay, yeah. Time travel. That's fine. I can work with that. Hope you don't mind if I stick around, then."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:50 PM

"Why did you name your kid after your dad"

geloto lemat

"Wait, when the fuck are we? Is that kid the Arcadius I know?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:50 PM

"Well... Yes, I assume so? If Sativolon's story is accurate then that should be how the dust is arranged. Although whatever he did to you in your time, he surely hasn't knocked over any brooms right now."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:51 PM

"You ever read the tale of Apollo Justice's sequel the tale of Phoenix Wright's Dual Destinies?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Why did you name your kid after your dad"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:51 PM

"...how did you know- oh, wait, nevermind. You wouldn't get it."

3

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:53 PM

"What I'm trying to say is, what if we kill this kid before he becomes a supervillain and hurts so many innocents."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:53 PM

"Oh. So I was just mistaken with identities, not time. [grimace] ...Okay. Sorry, kid, but sometimes life's a bitch." Geloto poisons the child. (Cast blight)

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:53 PM

"Okay someone beat me to the chase"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:53 PM

"Oh, one other thing I'd like to mention while everyone is here. Apparently, no group has ever managed to answer all questions in the labyrinth before. Therefore, there is a possibility that if we answer, something unexpected will occur. I suggest to minimize the risks and intentionally not answer the remaining questions."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:53 PM

"Can I leave yet, I'm getting a headache!" Teenage Peter.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:54 PM

"Why would we not answer the questions? Going for something unexpected is exactly what we need to overcome this repetition."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:54 PM

"Your life depends on this, Peter. You're lucky that I'm willing to take shit from my family."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:54 PM

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! This child is just a newly carved broom, surely the better solution would be to take him with us and teach him how to sweep our way, right!? You don't just break a handle because you've failed to sweep a pile in the past!"

Thebirdis Theword

"Your life depends on this, Peter. You're lucky that I'm willing to take shit from my family."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:55 PM

"I'm going back to my real dad."

geloto lemat

"Oh. So I was just mistaken with identities, not time. [grimace] ...Okay. Sorry, kid, but sometimes life's a bitch." Geloto poisons the child. (Cast blight)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:55 PM

((Wait which child))

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:55 PM

"Goddamnit, no!" He grabs him by the collar. "I'm so close!"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Why would we not answer the questions? Going for something unexpected is exactly what we need to overcome this repetition."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:55 PM

"If we just let the Emperor transfer to a new body, EOW will be avoided and everything will be fine. There's no need to throw in uncontrollable variables. What are you going to do if this ends up letting Q out of his prison?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:55 PM

((the one who's done something wrong presumably))

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:56 PM

Attempting to stop me from killing the child is possible, if someone wants to, but I did already start

Q & A & others

((Wait which child))

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:56 PM

Bebe de arcadius

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:56 PM

((unprovoked murder of a baby bird))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:56 PM

"How will the Emperor transferring bodies avert what happens in 706 IE"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:56 PM

"Agh. EOW happens because he explodes because he didn't transfer to another body in time."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:57 PM

"Why do you think the Empire should remain intact? I don't really believe Nero's values are worth preserving"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 05:57 PM

((Geloto would ask questions about what the fuck any of this means but he's busy))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 05:57 PM

"Okay first of all, I'm still not convinced Q hasn't changed his ways and is trying to help us out of this situation, so let's not throw around any accusations before we know who's crafting what brooms for us, and second, can someone agree with me that killing a child is not the best route to take here!"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:58 PM

"Why do you guys care so much about things happening over and over? Nobody's life span lasts over 2000 years."

Elfbat Yakopo

"Why do you think the Empire should remain intact? I don't really believe Nero's values are worth preserving"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 05:58 PM

"What do you have against the Empire?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:58 PM

"No, I agree with killing the child. Arcadius was annoying." Jeretto.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:59 PM

"My life has been hell because of the Emperor exploding. Averting that would be nice Thebirdis."

Sativolon Gifolio

"What do you have against the Empire?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:59 PM

Elfbat scoffs. "That doesn't even need explanation."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 05:59 PM

"Okay, sure, whatever, but you don't need to fix the whole-ass time loop to do that."

Bruum Imoht

"Okay first of all, I'm still not convinced Q hasn't changed his ways and is trying to help us out of this situation, so let's not throw around any accusations before we know who's crafting what brooms for us, and second, can someone agree with me that killing a child is not the best route to take here!"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 05:59 PM

"Fine Bruum. You take responsibility for the kid." Elfbat attacks Geloto with his greatsword

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:00 PM

"I think it is best to kill the child. We're in the real past, right? So, if I stop this person from existing, my whole life..." Geloto is interrupted.

I love combat!

Thebirdis Theword

"Okay, sure, whatever, but you don't need to fix the whole-ass time loop to do that."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:00 PM

"All these revolutions and ends of the world are setting back the science for the exact same amount it manages to advance back over 2727 years. The society isn't progressing."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:00 PM

"We're not in the past we're in the future!"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:00 PM

"Alright, sweeping things away is my specialty. Sorry kid, visiting hours are over." I attempt to grab child Arcadius and run out of the room

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:01 PM

((15 to hit))

geloto lemat

"I think it is best to kill the child. We're in the real past, right? So, if I stop this person from existing, my whole life..." Geloto is interrupted.

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:01 PM

"We are not in past, it is impossible to return to the past, we are in the future from the perspective of every single person here."

Sativolon Gifolio

"All these revolutions and ends of the world are setting back the science for the exact same amount it manages to advance back over 2727 years. The society isn't progressing."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:01 PM

"...y'know, I feel like this should have an easier solution, but nothing's coming to me."

"Whatever."

Thebirdis Theword

"...y'know, I feel like this should have an easier solution, but nothing's coming to me."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:02 PM

"I think just preventing one person from exploding is simple enough."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:02 PM

"Who are we going to transfer him into? Why does Arcadius want to help us avert this?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:03 PM

"How's nobody prevented that explosion yet? We couldn't have looped thaaat many times."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:03 PM

"We are incompetent."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:03 PM

"No, we have to be moving through time! That older Arcadius is Q, isn't he?! That's not mine!"

Elfbat Yakopo

Elfbat scoffs. "That doesn't even need explanation."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:04 PM

"The Empire has advanced magical science significantly, the Empire is infinitely more just than any of those tyrannical kingdoms. What do you have against it? Is it that idiotic belief that the Emperor was involved in the death of your family?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:04 PM

"Don't get me wrong, I'm all for not living life on a set path, but this feels weird. I dunno."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:06 PM

(( #sativolon-geloto-elfbat-thebirdis ))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:04 PM

Yeah.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:07 PM

"I don't give a shit about geopolitics! That isn't my problem!"

((Elfbat can roll for damage btw that did hit))

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:11 PM

"Are you guys gonna run after the baby dictator or what?"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:12 PM

"This child does not matter, he can live or die, it won't change anything on the greater scale of the loops, just leave him alone."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:12 PM

Geloto is going to try to run after Bruum who left with the baby which I'm only getting now

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:13 PM

"Also, if you have discovered any important information that I do not know, now might be a good time to talk about it."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:14 PM

"I have a sibling. That's all the info I got, and your repayment for letting me know all that shit." I leaving the room;

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:20 PM

16 damage

And bye

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:14 PM

"How the fuck are we supposed to know what you do and don't know? I mean, you-... yeah." (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:19 PM

"God, I forgot how chaotic you guys are. First time we are back together and you are already trying to murder children. Do we even need all of you for this plan, actually? Just saving the Emperor doesn't seem that hard. Balthazar, how about the two of us search for the Anchor entrance without trying to talk with this crowd? If we find anything, we just cast a Sending to these guys and they can come if they want."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:21 PM

"I barely understand the plan, but you sure as shit don't need me. Maybe Q does, but even he admits that he doesn't understand why I'm still around."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:21 PM

"I don't think an autocrat is ideal in any world Sativolon"

"You are aware I'm Rob Inhood correct?"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:23 PM

"Every government system has its problems. Even the Empire isn't perfect. But any other possible system is significantly worse."

"If not the Empire, then what exactly is your proposal?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"One where people are actually free"

Sativolon Gifolio

"God, I forgot how chaotic you guys are. First time we are back together and you are already trying to murder children. Do we even need all of you for this plan, actually? Just saving the Emperor doesn't seem that hard. Balthazar, how about the two of us search for the Anchor entrance without trying to talk with this crowd? If we find anything, we just cast a Sending to these guys and they can come if they want."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"I'm not going without Elfbat."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"Thanks Father"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"Okay, me, you, and Elfbat. Is everyone fine with that?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"One where people are actually free"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"Also Elfbat what the hell are you talking about."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:25 PM

"I'd rather stick with Balthazar, actually. No idea where to go otherwise."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:25 PM

"The empire and its nobility have been a parasite on the common man Sativolon. No one should be designated to such a place in society just because of the luck of the draw"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:26 PM

"I guess whatever Seretta he's programming is different to the one we have now? Either way, without info on her, I'm a sitting duck."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:26 PM

((Is Jeretto still here?))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:27 PM

Jeretto is still here.

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:29 PM

"Common man? Really? These people you call 'common men' are incompetent fools, incapable of anything more complex than simple manual labor. Any idea that they should be given the same rights as people who are actually capable and important for the Empire is laughable."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:29 PM

"Be careful who you anger old man"

"I'm not leaving without my Jeretto by the way"

Sativolon Gifolio

"Common man? Really? These people you call 'common men' are incompetent fools, incapable of anything more complex than simple manual labor. Any idea that they should be given the same rights as people who are actually capable and important for the Empire is laughable."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:30 PM

"Balthazar, what do you think on this matter?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:30 PM

thebirdis doesn't think he still has popcorn on him but checks anyway

Sativolon Gifolio

"Common man? Really? These people you call 'common men' are incompetent fools, incapable of anything more complex than simple manual labor. Any idea that they should be given the same rights as people who are actually capable and important for the Empire is laughable."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:30 PM

"Well, he's right, Elfbat. A 'kind' society just creates weak men who belong in a gutter." Jeretto. (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:32 PM

"Jeretto you are the common man!"

"Don't act like a society that accepted your intelligence more readily wouldn't be better"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:33 PM

"No, but I made my way up, didn't I? It's all about ingenuity, even if you have to find it yourself. It made me strong, instead of being trash who lies around waiting for his life to magically get better." Jeretto. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:34 PM

"Well said. My thoughts exactly."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:34 PM

"I think both sides are making excellent points."

"Sometimes you gotta do things yourself."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:35 PM

"Why do you assume the alternative is trash? If anything allowing such widespread access only makes the competition tougher without made up barriers preventing some from rising up"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:35 PM

"I suggest we all start searching already. We can continue this discussion outside."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:35 PM

"No I'm not going anywhere with you"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:36 PM

"Come on, Elfbat, are you really this stubborn? I figured you'd never get it." Jeretto sighed.

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:37 PM

"Then, how about we split up? I go with Jeretto, Elfbat with Balthazar and Thebirdis can do whatever."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:37 PM

"Can I go with the unfinished AI?

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:39 PM

Jeretto sighed. "I truly do love you, Elfbat, but I can't just sit around and do nothing like you."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:48 PM

"Fine"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:49 PM

Sativolon leaves with Jeretto then.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:53 PM

"Do you mind if I tag along, Elfbat? Your dad's the closest thing I have to a connection left in this world... aside from Peter here, obviously, but he's a bystander to it all."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 06:59 PM

"How is he connected to you"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:00 PM

"He seems to interested in Seretta, for some reason."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:01 PM

"Who is Seretta?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:01 PM

"I mean, yeah. You're kind of like Seretta's... dad, right? Yeah. You're her dad. Okay. There's your connection."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:02 PM

"Why is everyone a twist family member" (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:02 PM

"I programmed her, yes, if that's what you mean."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:03 PM

"But she has a humanoid form? How?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:03 PM

"Well, she was supposed to."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:03 PM

"She won't be the same as the Labyrinth's, though, so... I wonder, I wonder..."

"Can you... take her out? Sorry, not sure how it works. The AI stuff is pretty new to me."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:04 PM

"What do you mean take her out?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:05 PM

"Like, make her exist. As a human. Or tiefling, I guess, but that form makes her uncomfortable."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:06 PM

"Well... I can't hand her her body, sorry."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:06 PM

"Why not"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:06 PM

"Yeah, why not?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:06 PM

"Because that... Would kill my daughter, Femata."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:06 PM

"???"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:07 PM

"So my two sisters are the same sister?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:08 PM

"I mean- how? What? The woman's basically already a-... huh. Do you only have one body or something? That doesn't make sense. They look nothing alike."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:11 PM

"Well, I had planned to finish the AI and implant her in a body we had artificially created."

"But..."

"The body... Came alive."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:11 PM

"WHAT"

"It just?? Came alive?? I mean- Femata's body being artificial definitely explains... yeah, but- but she's not an AI? How the hell does that work?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:15 PM

"Femata still doesn't look like the Seretta we know. Does she not have another body? And how is she connected to Bruum"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:16 PM

"It's like... An automatic self-preservation system, without anything beyond. Femata acts purely in the way that keeps her alive. She doesn't do anything that requires a 'soul', because she never received it."

"Ah, the Imoht name was just what we titled that group of robots. Also included in that batch was Eric Imoht."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"??????"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"Wait. Like the Eric on our ship? Is that how you were able to communicate with him at night?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"Elfbat, Balthazar, Thebirdis, get here. It won't take a long time." Sativolon can be heard saying this through the door.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"Because you just directly communicated with his operating system or something"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:19 PM

"What the fuck does that imply for Bruum, though? ...nevermind, I don't care."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:19 PM

"No, that's more of a matter of controlling dreams."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:19 PM

"But that's still a result of you being his programmer then"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:19 PM

"Bruum is who he is. The AI were merely named after him because the Emperor wanted that, or something."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:20 PM

"...which Bruum are you talking about? The dragon?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:20 PM

"The one who just left. Is there another Bruum???"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:21 PM

"eh, it doesn't matter. I guess I understand Seretta a little better, at least." He mutters something inaudible.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:21 PM

Elfbat yells back at Sativolon "I'm busy with stuff I care more about!"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:22 PM

"All that's left for me is to wait for the Labyrinth to come and swallow me again, I think. It hurts to say, but- but it's a conscious choice this time, so..."

"Yeah, I'm satisfied."

He leaves.

(with Peter.)

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:23 PM

"Father, do you not have another body prepared for Seretta? Ginger headed perhaps?"

oh

im in my own channel

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:25 PM

"Father, do you not have another body prepared for Seretta? Ginger headed perhaps?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:27 PM

"...No? We only had 1 body unused, and it's male."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:28 PM

"What's it look like?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:30 PM

"...Like Madakoe Angiot. It was constructed for the Emperor."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:31 PM

"As in a body for him to transfer into?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:33 PM

"Yeah, but I never actually admitted to finishing it. Otherwise that would break the 'fate' of the explosion occuring."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:34 PM

"Do you want to break fate now? If we go further into the future, the next Ophelia should still be alive if I understand what's happening."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:36 PM

"If I could break fate and forever live with Ophelia... I would."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:36 PM

"What about the next Balthazar"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:39 PM

He thought on it for a moment. "Maybe... That's why I told myself of Fate. Even if someone isn't really me... It seems impossible to me to not give them that emotional out. To... Let them live with the knowledge that it truly is all meaningless." (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:40 PM

"What do you want to do now?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:41 PM

"I don't know. For the longest time, I've never really had to think for myself. I suppose I'm no better than my daughter, am I?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:42 PM

"She's changing too"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:42 PM

"That... Seems impossible."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 07:44 PM

((NOT WHEN YOU ROLL A NAT 20 BITCH))

"Sounds as possible to me as her suddenly gaining consciousness in the first place"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:02 PM

"Didn't you gain consciousness without need to have it implanted too?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:02 PM

"How artificial is this body?"

"And if you're going to compare her existence to mine, then why is it impossible for her to grow beyond such basic operating as well?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:05 PM

"Well... It's somewhere between some kind of automated machine and a person. Claiming it's truly either isn't really possible. I suppose I should have verified closer, but in my loneliness I... Couldn't resist the chance of having a family once again."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:06 PM

"You could have parented her better"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:08 PM

"I could have parented you better." He retorted.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:09 PM

"I don't think I'm incapable of having an existence beyond survival Father. Surely she deserved that too"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:09 PM

Thebirdis shouts through the door: "Hey, Elfbat! What's the hold up?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:09 PM

"Shall we go break fate Father?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:09 PM

"I suppose."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:10 PM

He leaves.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:10 PM

He also leaves.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:05 PM

Bruum exited into the hallway, carrying no one. Madakoe and Femata were standing there, and Nero was lying there with a sword in his back.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:07 PM

"What, where did he go? Oh, whatever, at least that means he was probably swept away from Geloto, kid seems like he can fend for himself mostly." I turn to see Nero "Ah. Well then... I assume he's still alive, at least? Not that I'd... Blame you, if he wasn't, but... That is how the loop works, is it not?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:15 PM

Madakoe, Bruum, and Femata were standing there, and Nero was lying there with a sword in his back.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:16 PM

"Eh?" Geloto comes in with a sense of determination but that fades into the Tim Allen grunt.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:16 PM

I breathe a sigh of relief when I see Geloto "Good, you weren't sent to wherever the kid went, looks like this carving competition is over then. Sorry, we can discuss what to do about him later, but... I'm a bit tired of standing by and letting piles be swept out of control."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:17 PM

"Sent?! You mean he's not here???"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:17 PM

"He was with me one second and gone the next, soon as I left the room. Dust pan emptied without me even noticing."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:18 PM

"What's taking them so long?" Femata asked.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:19 PM

"What's going on in here, then." Gesturing to Nero Forma De Corpse

Q & A & others

"What's taking them so long?" Femata asked.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:19 PM

"Oh, you must not have seen our full group in action, there's... A lot of arguments to be had before we can plan which janitor's taking which floor."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:19 PM

"He's not needed for the next stage of Fate, so I had to dispose of him."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:20 PM

"Dispose of... But he still has the immortality he took from Arcadius, right!?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:20 PM

"That's nice, Femata." I bury my face in my hands and yell for exactly two and a half seconds.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:21 PM

"Does he?" She looked at the not-dead body. "Annoying."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:22 PM

Geloto is also uh, not looking too good. A real you could kill me in one shot kinda state.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"I... Shouldn't be relieved at that, but... Nevermind, I'm just a broom that can't part with his janitor, I suppose." I look back to Geloto "Sorry, I don't have any brooms on me to help you, maybe there's a broom closet somewhere to get you feeling better, always works for me."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"Are they... Going to get out soon?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"So like, broom was a standin for a different thing in the second sentence than the first, right?" Geloto is woozy, like the emote.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:25 PM

Bruum looks very confused "Broom wasn't a stand-in for anything in the second, I just always feel better when holding one, and you're... Not looking too good. Does it not work that way for you? Strange."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 06:51 PM

hi

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 06:52 PM

((Hi))

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:52 PM

((ok so where am i))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:53 PM

Madakoe, Bruum, Geloto, and Femata were standing there, and Nero was lying there with a sword in his back.

This is the hallway outside of the door.

Jeretto walked out with Sativolon, before immediately falling over.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:54 PM

"Ah, is he alright? Should we help him? I was just explaining to Geloto that I'm out of brooms so I don't really have anything he can prop himself up with."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:54 PM

"Jeretto? What happened?!" (edited)

Sativolon tries to uhh check his condition is he unconscious or

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:55 PM

"He's here..." Jeretto clutched at his head, visibly trying to suppress something.

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:55 PM

"Who's here? Madakoe? This isn't the Emperor, he's a different person." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:56 PM

"Well that's helpful, we're getting information. Now, point to which of us is sweeping dust into your eye."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 06:56 PM

"The largest rhino." Femata said this like it made perfect sense.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 06:57 PM

"Wait, why would Madakoe be confused with the Emperor? That should still be Nero in your time, right?" I look between Madakoe and Nero "They... Don't exactly look very similar."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:57 PM

"Madakoe, about this Femata, is she...?" You know what I mean, right?

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 06:58 PM

"It would be absurdly easy to disguise as Nero, though, wouldn't it?"

"Well, thats probably not related. Never mind."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 06:58 PM

((is madakoe offline))

"Femata, what are you doing here?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:01 PM

crack

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:01 PM

"I have to wait for the last few to exit before I explain this."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 07:03 PM

"Anyway, Bruum, carry Jeretto to some room, we can't leave him here like this with whatever he's reacting like this to."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:03 PM

"Ehe. Ehehehehehhehehe..." Jeretto started cackling.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:04 PM

"Right, that makes sense, don't want to keep the dust where it'll just keep collecting. You picked the right man to sweep him into a pan." I attempt to pick up Jeretto and look around for any other doors

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 07:07 PM

Sativolon also tries to remember what's the largest rhino in Q&A universe

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:10 PM

((This statement is meaningless to Sativolon))

((Also roll strength to lift Jeretto))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:11 PM

((18))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:13 PM

Bruum can hold the capitalist twink.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:13 PM

I look around for any nearby doors that AREN'T the one we came in through

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:13 PM

There a lot of doors yes.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:14 PM

I enter one of the doors while carrying Jeretto

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:14 PM

"Where are we, also?" I ask this if it isn't just the palace I was in before I entered the room. If it is just that I don't ask this

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:15 PM

It is in fact that palace.

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:15 PM

Geloto hasn't spoken for a bit.

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Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 07:16 PM

Sativolon goes to the door back without entering it and says "Elfbat, Balthazar, Thebirdis, get here. It won't take a long time."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"...Why do you want everyone together? I don't like this."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 07:18 PM

"Because Femata wanted to say something and I think it's important."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:19 PM

((he asked for no pickles but it's sativolon saying she asked for everyone to be present))

geloto lemat

"...Why do you want everyone together? I don't like this."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:20 PM

"Because all of you are required to enter the final stage. That's Fate."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 07:21 PM

"Femata, what expensive object do I have in my pocket right now?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:21 PM

Is there anywhere I can set Jeretto down on in the room I entered like a couch or bed or something

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:22 PM

Elfbat yells back at Sativolon "I'm busy with stuff I care more about!"

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Bruum Imoht

Is there anywhere I can set Jeretto down on in the room I entered like a couch or bed or something

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:22 PM

There's a bed yeah.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:23 PM

I lay him down on the bed "Feels good to sweep people back into dust pans again, try to rest up, we don't want any more people with dust clouded minds." I return to the hallway

Sativolon Gifolio

"Femata, what expensive object do I have in my pocket right now?"

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 07:23 PM

((is she ignoring the question,))

Q & A & others

"Because all of you are required to enter the final stage. That's Fate."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:26 PM

"What if I attack you right now and you kill me in self defense? Would that be fate?" Geloto coughs.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:26 PM

((stop fucking making channels you're all evil))

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 07:26 PM

((kill some of the characters,

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:26 PM

((eflbat))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:27 PM

Madakoe, Bruum, Geloto, Sativolon, and Femata were standing there, and Nero was lying there with a sword in his back.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:27 PM

"...oh."

"You guys have been up to some things."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:27 PM

"It's fine, Nero can't die, he'll get up possibly."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:28 PM

"I'm sorry for your loss??"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:28 PM

"But I do want to know, Femata. What then?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:28 PM

"Just two more before we can get the information, I guess." I sigh "If only Elfbat wasn't one of the last, could've borrowed a broom and cleaned this hallway while we wait."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:28 PM

"I have no idea what you hold in your pocket."

"If you attacked me I would kill you. This is indeed an acceptable result of fate."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:29 PM

"He's just talking with his dad about some things. Apparently Femata really isn't an AI, but AI-adjacent? Good for her."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:29 PM

((I'm gonna be honest I forgot Merl Angiot was also in the room earlier. Pretend he's here now yeah))

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:30 PM

"Heh hegh. Or maybe you just know that's the answer most likely to dissuade me." Nonetheless, Geloto doesn't do anything.

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 07:30 PM

Sativolon goes to a place from where he can see Jeretto but also these guys too

Thebirdis Theword

"He's just talking with his dad about some things. Apparently Femata really isn't an AI, but AI-adjacent? Good for her."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:30 PM

"Does it really matter how real the wood is? Whatever, I don't have any business discussing someone else's handle, definitely not someone I hardly know."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:31 PM

"Figures somebody who may or may not have an AI named after him would say that."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:32 PM

"I'm still curious what I could have done to inspire that decision, her personality certainly doesn't match mine. Well, I suppose not the one you guys know at least. Would've been nice to talk with that one in the forest on more... Friendly grounds."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:33 PM

"Femata's real?" Geloto smirks. "Irony."

Sativolon Gifolio 16-Jan-22 07:33 PM

((im leaving for today. goodbye chat paul atishon gif))

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Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:34 PM

"No, she's more like... a husk, I guess? Qualia phrased it like she was soulless but that feels a little mean."

"She's got the body of an AI, but no actual AI in her."

"Like a zombie. Yeah."

"Uh, hi Femata."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:35 PM

"It is true. I have no soul, or heart, or any manor of personal needs. Is that truly so strange?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:35 PM

"She's... nothing? What?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:35 PM

"You still ran from me, though. That feels like a need."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:35 PM

"And would it be possible to attach some bristles to her, despite the way she was made? Not that there's anything wrong with her, if someone wants to sweep with just a handle, fine by me, I just always like people having the opportunity to upgrade their cleaning game."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:35 PM

There is no fucking way you planned this from the start fuck you fuxk you

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Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:38 PM

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Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:39 PM

Pinned a message.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:40 PM

"I'll reiterate: Femata, if you really don't have any needs of your own, then why'd you run after I asked you about the Labyrinth following me?"

geloto lemat

There is no fucking way you planned this from the start fuck you fuxk you

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:41 PM

((This is the funniest part of Q&A planning Femata kickstarted my whole inspiration for actual Q&A and she is literally just Haruka. I wrote Haruka(Q&A) before Haruka irony))

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:42 PM

((if she's haruka then where is her makoto ishihara))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:42 PM

((Does this make Qualia (N7) Shigezo Morino (Q&A)?)) (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:43 PM

((Every Haruka has her Sora... And every Takeshi Kuranari has his Makoto Ishihara...))

Bruum Imoht

((Does this make Qualia (N7) Shigezo Morino (Q&A)?)) (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:43 PM

((Yes))

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:44 PM

imokuhiko if he was the joker

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Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:45 PM

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Thebirdis Theword

"I'll reiterate: Femata, if you really don't have any needs of your own, then why'd you run after I asked you about the Labyrinth following me?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:46 PM

"...you know, I really should've expected for you to not answer me."

geloto lemat BOT 16-Jan-22 07:47 PM

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:47 PM

"Because it was not yet time to answer your questions." There is a hint of... Fear, to her voice.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:48 PM

"So you are working for Q."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:48 PM

"I have a varying number of allegiances."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:49 PM

"...Nothing wrong with a little fostering, I guess."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:50 PM

"Yeah I can get that, it's not rare for people to book my cleaning for multiple houses at the same time. Still don't know how I got it all done. Just make sure not to lose sight of... Whatever your end goal here is."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:50 PM

"Complex motives, hm? I really don't get you."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:50 PM

"My motives are quite simple. I merely do what I need to do to survive. It's similar to the relationship between birds and rhinos."

(("Complex" motives? Actually, I believe it's quite simple))

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:51 PM

"I told Elfbat that birds were the brooms of the animal kingdom, but he didn't believe me. Good to hear you're on the same page."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:51 PM

((I can't even write an IC line without sounding like a shitpost))

Bruum Imoht

"I told Elfbat that birds were the brooms of the animal kingdom, but he didn't believe me. Good to hear you're on the same page."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:52 PM

"What is the correlation between birds and brooms?"

Bruum Imoht

"I told Elfbat that birds were the brooms of the animal kingdom, but he didn't believe me. Good to hear you're on the same page."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:52 PM

"...thank you?"

Q & A & others

"What is the correlation between birds and brooms?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:54 PM

"Well, birds clean out the forest for insects to feed to their dust pans of off springs. Beneficial for them, letting their species be continued to be maintained due to their success rate, and it helps the ecosystem, cleaning the dirt out for more to take its place. You compared yourself to a bird, and with how obviously similar you are to a broom, it was only natural the comparison came full circle." (edited)

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 07:55 PM

"I can't say I understand how any of this could be self preservation, but my own actions probably seem insane from an uninformed perspective." Geloto sighs. "...I'm... happy that I knew you, Femata. Even if it was a lie. Feeling like someone was on my side was nice. I never told you that, and I don't know if I'll be able to do that in the future."

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Bruum Imoht

"Well, birds clean out the forest for insects to feed to their dust pans of off springs. Beneficial for them, letting their species be continued to be maintained due to their success rate, and it helps the ecosystem, cleaning the dirt out for more to take its place. You compared yourself to a bird, and with how obviously similar you are to a broom, it was only natural the comparison came full circle." (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:55 PM

"Birds usually live in caves, actually. Otherwise they're just in completely normal villages."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 07:57 PM

"I'll... Make sure to account for the variations in the habitats of species for my next metaphor, my apologies."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 07:57 PM

"Thank you."

geloto lemat

"I can't say I understand how any of this could be self preservation, but my own actions probably seem insane from an uninformed perspective." Geloto sighs. "...I'm... happy that I knew you, Femata. Even if it was a lie. Feeling like someone was on my side was nice. I never told you that, and I don't know if I'll be able to do that in the future."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:59 PM

"That's a strange response. I was manipulating you to accomplish the goals assigned. Why would you feel happiness at this fact?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:00 PM

"Well, you didn't have a choice in the matter, did you?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:02 PM

"Not that part, of course. But there was a time where I didn't know, and it was pleasant. Everyone's trying to use and discard me for their own means. You're the only one who had the decency to actually earn my trust."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 08:02 PM

"Feeling like someone was on your side, huh..." My eyes wander to Nero's body "Yeah, I can get that feeling. It doesn't much matter how much dust there actually is, as long as you have the memories from before you saw it."

geloto lemat

"Not that part, of course. But there was a time where I didn't know, and it was pleasant. Everyone's trying to use and discard me for their own means. You're the only one who had the decency to actually earn my trust."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:03 PM

She just looked at him weirdly, with hesitation present in her usual straightforward manner of speaking. "...Odd."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:03 PM

"...I don't get it."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:04 PM

Geloto chuckles. "That was a little uncharacteristic of me, yeah. Maybe I'm feeling different as of late. Also, I might have lost a lot of blood."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:04 PM

"Maybe you shouldn't dwell on what Femata's done to you. I really don't see how anything you've described is a positive thing, and like... there's always the next friend."

geloto lemat

Geloto chuckles. "That was a little uncharacteristic of me, yeah. Maybe I'm feeling different as of late. Also, I might have lost a lot of blood."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 08:05 PM

Bruum scratches his head "If only we had some dice around, you could definitely use a refuel. Not sure how well we could sweep their contents in, though."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:05 PM

"Yeah." Geloto doesn't know what the fuck Bruum just said.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:06 PM

"If only our cleric hadn't drowned."

"..."

"So what the hell are you guys doing anyway?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:07 PM

"There was an Arcadius, and I was going to kill him, and then there was a kid named Arcadius, and I was going to kill him, and then he disappeared, and I don't know what I'm doing?"

Thebirdis Theword

"So what the hell are you guys doing anyway?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 08:08 PM

Bruum looks around "Waiting, I suppose? We just need Elfbat and his carver to sweep themselves out here. I couldn't find any brooms the last time I looked around this place, otherwise I would be cleaning the floors to pass the time."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:08 PM

"Oh, right."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:09 PM

"You're entering the final phase of Fate. All of you are needed, so you should really hurry up. He's going to complain."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:09 PM

He shouts through the door: "Hey, Elfbat! What's the hold up?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:10 PM

"I don't think anyone can understand the convoluted order Fate goes in."

"Whatever significance this moment has is lost on all of us."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:11 PM

"If all of us are needed, then where the hell is Jean?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:12 PM

"Is Nero here? He should suffice."

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:12 PM

"He's, uh..."

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 08:12 PM

"Hopefully she's holding up alright after... Well, that whole situation last time we were in the labyrinth. Didn't exactly leave in the best state of mind."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:12 PM

Okay EVERYONE is here also Nero has a sword sticking out of him while he lies on the floor. Femata is here too hi. Peter baby and Merl Angiot are also here.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:13 PM

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:13 PM

"We're still missing your mother, Geloto, where is she?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 08:13 PM

((Nero in the peter at the bottom of the stairs pose))

Q & A & others

"We're still missing your mother, Geloto, where is she?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:13 PM

"What? Why would I know? The last time I saw her was years ago, apparently."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:14 PM

"Who stabbed him?"

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:14 PM

"What does Frige have to do with anything?"

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 08:14 PM

"Ah, what? She didn't find you after I freed her? She was staying with Madakoe in the dungeon on the day of our raid."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:14 PM

"We just need the people who played the game and were involved in creating it, right?"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:14 PM

"Oh? Did she not love you enough this time?"

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Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 08:14 PM

((holy shit))

Bruum Imoht

"Ah, what? She didn't find you after I freed her? She was staying with Madakoe in the dungeon on the day of our raid."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:14 PM

"She did. I left her to kill Arcadius."

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:14 PM

((who is saying these things))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:14 PM

(Femata))

Q & A & others

"Oh? Did she not love you enough this time?"

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:15 PM

Kid named Geloto:

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:15 PM

"Ah, well I can go find her if that's needed." Merl.

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:15 PM

"Femata don't be rude"

Q & A & others

"Ah, well I can go find her if that's needed." Merl.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:15 PM

"Very well, you are unneeded so this is an acceptable resolution." Femata. (edited)

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:15 PM

Poor Merl...

Elfbat Yakopo

"Femata don't be rude"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:16 PM

"Rudeness? It was merely a question." Femata. (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:16 PM

((please add dialogue tags))

"It's a loaded question"

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:16 PM

"Does that make it incorrect?" Femata.

Thebirdis Theword 16-Jan-22 08:16 PM

"What does Fate entering its final phase even mean? That doesn't sound good for stopping the loop."

Q & A & others

"Does that make it incorrect?" Femata.

Bruum Imoht 16-Jan-22 08:17 PM

"Eh, it's less about if you were able to sweep the information you needed, and more about if you did it with a gentle enough technique to not leave marks on the floor. Hard to explain."

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:17 PM

"Answers are supposed to be correct or incorrect, not questions. And I don't know what 'this time around' means. Do you predate my existence?"

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:19 PM

I'm tired guys

geloto lemat 16-Jan-22 08:20 PM

we can stop here

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:20 PM

okay

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:20 PM

((I agree yeah that works))

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Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:33 PM

Oh yeah, did the wandering around before this qualify as a short rest or not

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 08:34 PM

((No))

Elfbat Yakopo 16-Jan-22 08:35 PM

((okay))

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:01 PM

im geloto

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:02 PM

Anyway how's Jeretto doing

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:09 PM

"Ask him yourself"

geloto lemat

"Answers are supposed to be correct or incorrect, not questions. And I don't know what 'this time around' means. Do you predate my existence?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:10 PM

"In a sense, but not the one you mean." Femata.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:10 PM

((Elfbat hearing the player narration wtf))

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:10 PM

((Oh lmao i thought it was dialogue sorry))

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:11 PM

"Well, I guess some version of you would have to predate some version of me. Maybe?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:11 PM

Thebirdis is here.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:11 PM

((no that was about the fact that the last thing i did before going offline was going to check hows jeretto))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:11 PM

Jeretto is lying in a bed and clutching his head.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:13 PM

"Where's Jeretto?"

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:14 PM

"When he saw this hallway, something happened to him, he is in that room now."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:14 PM

"What's wrong with this hallway?"

"Femata? Tell me"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:14 PM

"That is simply the natural result of Him finally arriving." Femata. "I believe I warned you about what would happen 1 year after you entered that door."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:15 PM

"We all die?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:15 PM

"That is in another several centuries."

"You're saying we're time travelling again?" Balthazar.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:16 PM

"Okay, that's good to hear at least. I've still got a lot of mistakes in my carving that I need to correct, a few centuries should be enough time to smooth the wood out."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:16 PM

"Incorrect. It is impossible to time travel at this time." Femata.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:17 PM

"Fate ending is different than time travel? I don't get it."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:17 PM

"How are fate and time travel in any way related?" Femata. (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:18 PM

"Both are being forced on me for no goddamn reason, obviously!"

Q & A & others

"Incorrect. It is impossible to time travel at this time." Femata.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:18 PM

Bruum sighs "To be honest I was kind of hoping to get to see the empire myself sooner or later, but if it's not possible I understand. I guess I'm just kind of hoping that what happened here today was enough to change his mind on doing... Whatever it is that made people hate the old one so much."

Q & A & others

"How are fate and time travel in any way related?" Femata. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:19 PM

"Wait, what is your definition of Fate? Isn't that just this thing where you assume the event is going to happen again because it happened at the same time in a previous iteration of the loop?"

Q & A & others

"That is simply the natural result of Him finally arriving." Femata. "I believe I warned you about what would happen 1 year after you entered that door."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:19 PM

"Oh" (edited)

"The strongest Rhino is arriving.."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:20 PM

"There's that rhino metaphor again! Glad to see I'm not the only one around here who knows how to make good comparisons, makes for much more understandable conversation."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:20 PM

"Elfbat, do you know what all this about rhinos means?"

Sativolon Gifolio

"Wait, what is your definition of Fate? Isn't that just this thing where you assume the event is going to happen again because it happened at the same time in a previous iteration of the loop?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:21 PM

"Incorrect. While you are correct in saying fate is a repeated event, fate is more akin to animal instinct. It is instinct for a creature to act certain ways, and these ways will always repeat if they are placed in an identical context. As such, you could label Fate as an animals instinct of sorts."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:21 PM

"To keep it simple, a powerful enemy is arriving, one that Femata thinks we aren't strong enough to defeat. She always chooses to be on what she sees as the winning team"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:22 PM

"What?"

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:22 PM

"We can't defeat them even with Balthazar's time manipulating powers?" (edited)

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:22 PM

"Dust who decides which broom they support? I suppose that's one way to avoid being swept up."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:23 PM

https://tenor.com/view/im-playing-both-sides-both-sides-its-always-sunny-frank-retires-s10e09-gif-17913970

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:23 PM

"It's her survival strategy yes. The basic one she was born with before Balthazar could inject Seretta's consciousness into her"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:23 PM

Femata flashed Elfbat a look of disgust, before regaining her composure.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:24 PM

"I don't mean to offend sister. Of course you're more than just that" Elfbat apologizes sheepishly

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:24 PM

"Femata, are we supposed to work together and defeat some big bad guy like the elf says? I don't remember any of us working together even once."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:24 PM

"Hm, I suppose I can understand repeated use of the same strategy, if it allows you to stay afloat in a sea of dust, but... I honestly don't think I would've made it this far if I never learned how to sweep with more than just one hand, you know?" (edited)

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:25 PM

"On the contrary, your battle cannot occur here. That would be an annoyance to Him."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:25 PM

"She doesn't believe we can overcome fate. Sometimes a calculative nature like this will only lead you to lose so much more than you win"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:26 PM

"God forbid He gets a little cranky."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:26 PM

"Balthazar, perhaps now would be a good time to explain your time manipulation powers to us."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:26 PM

Merl returned with Frige at this point.

Elfbat Yakopo

"She doesn't believe we can overcome fate. Sometimes a calculative nature like this will only lead you to lose so much more than you win"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:26 PM

"Incorrect." Femata.

Sativolon Gifolio

"Balthazar, perhaps now would be a good time to explain your time manipulation powers to us."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:26 PM

"Wouldn't she just take that explanation and tell him?" Balthazar. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:27 PM

"Oh, right. Then, can you explain it through telepathy?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:27 PM

Frige ran up to Geloto. "Ah, Geloto, where have you been this past year?" She looked mostly the same as before, but there was a noticeable increase in grey hairs.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:28 PM

"Why aren't we saying his name?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:28 PM

"Ah, very well. We've all assembled." Femata looked around the hall.

Elfbat Yakopo

"Why aren't we saying his name?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:28 PM

"Maybe he's in between names right now, could be figuring out how to rebrand his business. I certainly wouldn't want someone calling my broom shop by its old name." I shiver

Elfbat Yakopo

"Why aren't we saying his name?"

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:29 PM

"Wait, do you know who she is talking about?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:29 PM

"I don't. She wouldn't tell me"

Bruum Imoht

"Maybe he's in between names right now, could be figuring out how to rebrand his business. I certainly wouldn't want someone calling my broom shop by its old name." I shiver

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:30 PM

"That would be one way to put it, however I believe he has settled on a name."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:30 PM

"She probably doesn't even know the answer herself."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:30 PM

"He is waiting for us just outside this city. I believe he may be more fit to answer your questions, if you'd simply follow me." Femata.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"Why would we go to 'Him' if he is supposed to be our enemy?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"I... okay. You're telling me that I've only ever gone forward? There's..." Geloto averts his eyes from Frige. "How long have I spent, screwing around with puzzles?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"Femata, stay"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"damnit. Did we really assemble just to get dragged somewhere else?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"Well, can't turn down an offer like that, I suppose. Would be nice for some more time to buy up some materials and carve some tools, but... If he's waiting right now, not much we can do."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:31 PM

"Whatever you see happening in the coming conflict, there's no guarantee it'll go the same it way it always has"

Sativolon Gifolio

"Why would we go to 'Him' if he is supposed to be our enemy?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:32 PM

"Because your friend is going to die if you do not follow his instructions. He has no intention to kill you at this time." Femata. (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:32 PM

"If you cant bring yourself to believe in me, at least stay out of it instead of allying yourself with Him"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:33 PM

"Denied. I cannot stand by as you kill me, Elfbat Yakopo." Femata.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:33 PM

"Why do I have any enemy? I've never done anything to anyone."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:33 PM

"I want you to stay out of it so that I don't kill you!"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:33 PM

"If it is necessary, I hold the permission to tell you his name." Femata.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:34 PM

"Do you now?" He huffs.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:34 PM

"Well. If you're not going to budge on this, at least tell us his name before we meet him"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:34 PM

"Not gonna run away this time?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:34 PM

"Thebirdis stop it"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:35 PM

"Very well. The largest rhino's name is Taro LeMat."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:35 PM

"I'm not doing anything."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:35 PM

"Balthazar, I ask once again. Do you know any spells for telepathy? Knowing what exactly you can do with this time manipulation is very important here."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:35 PM

"OH."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:35 PM

"huh."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:35 PM

"I guess that's why he's your enemy Geloto"

Sativolon Gifolio

"Balthazar, I ask once again. Do you know any spells for telepathy? Knowing what exactly you can do with this time manipulation is very important here."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:35 PM

"Uhh... I might? I'd have to check." Balthazar.

Q & A & others

"Very well. The largest rhino's name is Taro LeMat."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:36 PM

"Well then, I guess that makes things easier from my perspective. I was kind of worried that whoever this was might be someone I'd have reservations about fighting, but if it's the same one from that game... I don't think I should have any problem sweeping him right into the trash."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:37 PM

"Taro Lemat? Am I correct that this applies to one specific Taro Lemat from the world where IE ended in 710 and not all Taro Lemats in general?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:37 PM

"That would be an incorrect way of thinking about it, but that is the man you are thinking of." Femata.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:37 PM

"I don't understand why you're claiming Balthazar can time travel, but at any rate. My question has flipped. Everyone else here should have no connection to Taro LeMat, beyond indirect familial nonsense. Why am I not killing him alone?"

Geloto is mildly agitated.

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:38 PM

"Because you are all needed in the year 706 imperial era. Well... Most of you." She looked at Merl.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:38 PM

"Is Jeretto needed?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:38 PM

"Don't worry, I'll be sure to help Madakoe even if you don't think I'm needed!" Merl.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:38 PM

"I don't get it. Q already said I'm not needed."

Elfbat Yakopo

"Is Jeretto needed?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:39 PM

She hesitated to answer. "Optionally."

Q & A & others

"Because you are all needed in the year 706 imperial era. Well... Most of you." She looked at Merl.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:39 PM

"Ah, so we are going after all, then... I guess I'll be able to see the Emperor's handiwork with my own eyes, let's hope he provides more brooms for the people than I'm expecting."

Q & A & others

"Because you are all needed in the year 706 imperial era. Well... Most of you." She looked at Merl.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:40 PM

"Are we? Wouldn't just a few people be enough?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:40 PM

"I don't need anyone. There are two people right now with a need to ruin each other. Whatever else happens is extraneous. Don't try to act like the fate of the world rests on the whims of a feral psychopath."

Q & A & others

She hesitated to answer. "Optionally."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:41 PM

"What's happening to him?"

geloto lemat

"I don't need anyone. There are two people right now with a need to ruin each other. Whatever else happens is extraneous. Don't try to act like the fate of the world rests on the whims of a feral psychopath."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:42 PM

"Come on, Geloto, you shouldn't go kill your father. It would be dangerous... And your father isn't fully a bad man..." Frige.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:42 PM

"What are we even waiting on at this point? Frige is here. Isn't fate supposed to come to its head now?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"What's happening to him?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:42 PM

"Are you familiar with the true nature of the LeMat curse?" Femata. (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:43 PM

"Um yes. Totally. But I think I'll let Geloto explain to the rest of the class."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:43 PM

"I am not going anywhere just because someone decided I need to without explaining anything. It's because of people acting like this that this entire mess has been repeating for so long."

Thebirdis Theword

"What are we even waiting on at this point? Frige is here. Isn't fate supposed to come to its head now?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:43 PM

"You all need to go meet him. I'm merely waiting on you all to do so."

geloto lemat

"I don't need anyone. There are two people right now with a need to ruin each other. Whatever else happens is extraneous. Don't try to act like the fate of the world rests on the whims of a feral psychopath."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:43 PM

"Look, I'm all for sweeping up your own dust, but... I don't think you should go this alone, Geloto. Not that you'd be able to stop the rest of us from joining anyway, but... We've made it this far sweeping in the same general direction, right? Why stop now?"

Q & A & others

"You all need to go meet him. I'm merely waiting on you all to do so."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:44 PM

"Why can't I just go straight back to the Labyrinth?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:45 PM

"...Frige. Of course. I've been scrambling for answers this whole time and not for the one that should matter to me. Whatever the hell is supposed to happen shortly, I might not live past it. Why did you do it? Why did you leave me? I don't care if it's selfish, or a stupid whim. I don't need to forgive you, I just... I need to know. And I need to hear it from you. There can't be anything left to hide by now, can there? ...Please. Do this one thing for me." (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:45 PM

((Geloto is having some important character moment here but I don't have any context so))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"W-Well... It's... Well..." She scrambled for answers. "I was... Afraid. ...Of you."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:46 PM

((its ok the context is just hes edgy))

"...Yeah. Okay. I guess he told the truth, then."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"But it's okay, you're all free from that curse now, we can be together as a family, Geloto."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:46 PM

"Are you a werewolf? Is that what the curse is?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:47 PM

Geloto coughs up blood at the fucking thing elfbat just said.

"N... no."

Q & A & others

"But it's okay, you're all free from that curse now, we can be together as a family, Geloto."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:47 PM

"Geloto, don't do it."

Elfbat Yakopo

"Are you a werewolf? Is that what the curse is?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:47 PM

"The curse..." I sigh "I guess I can explain, the Mad King told me the true nature, and he seemed... Sane enough when it happened, I have no reason to doubt him. Apparently the holder of the curse doubles as the Higurashi Queen."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:47 PM

;LAWEKJTGASREstDAERDTG

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:47 PM

"I was a queen?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:48 PM

ATMEY

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:48 PM

higurashji :rikafurude: (edited)

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:48 PM

"The curse is an artificially created strain of the Higurashi venom. It was designed to allow the holder to command Higurashi as an army, keeping it's bearer sane. It failed on this second point." Femata. (edited)

Bruum Imoht

"The curse..." I sigh "I guess I can explain, the Mad King told me the true nature, and he seemed... Sane enough when it happened, I have no reason to doubt him. Apparently the holder of the curse doubles as the Higurashi Queen."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:48 PM

"Do the cursed turn into Higurashi when the moon is full?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:49 PM

"Wait, no, the fucking... the bugs??? None of the texts... nothing I read ever... what???"

"So, when my home was torn apart by them... was that Taro's doing?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:50 PM

"Correct." Femata. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:50 PM

"So the reason why Taro Lemat is so dangerous is that he is in control of an army of Higurashi?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:50 PM

"Where is Jeretto Sativolon?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:50 PM

"Huh, okay. Was Taro also the one who did that to my village, or...?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Where is Jeretto Sativolon?"

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:50 PM

"In this room."

Sativolon shows the This Room

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:50 PM

Elfbat goes to the This Room

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:51 PM

"But... Is the curse really powerful enough to be that much of a threat? I mean, the Mad King must've had it for his whole life, but he only was able to use a single Higurashi against me. Perhaps there's not that many in this time, or...?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:51 PM

"Additionally, no more than 1 Higurashi Queen may exist at a time. As a result, they will fight to the death. That is the cause of Jeretto's current anguish. I imagine Queen LeMat is experiencing a similar experience if she is still alive."

Thebirdis Theword

"Huh, okay. Was Taro also the one who did that to my village, or...?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:51 PM

.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:52 PM

"Fight to the death as in physically? Or will one of them just spontaneously die"

Thebirdis Theword

"Huh, okay. Was Taro also the one who did that to my village, or...?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:52 PM

"Correct. This was why he was able to arrive severely injured without a single drop of venom." Femata.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:52 PM

"Okay then." He hums lowly.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:53 PM

"Balthazar, so can you use telepathy or not?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:53 PM

"Additionally, he tricked your village and Arcadius's forces into slaughtering each other, in order to ensure fate continued." Femata.

Q & A & others

"Additionally, no more than 1 Higurashi Queen may exist at a time. As a result, they will fight to the death. That is the cause of Jeretto's current anguish. I imagine Queen LeMat is experiencing a similar experience if she is still alive."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:53 PM

Bruum laughs a bit "Well, I'd prefer if no one had to go through that kind of suffering, but... If it had to be anyone, she's certainly near the top of my list for those deserving of having her mind filled with dust. Perhaps she'll learn whose dust to sweep next time."

Sativolon Gifolio

"Balthazar, so can you use telepathy or not?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:53 PM

"That... Seems to be a no." Balthazar.

Q & A & others

"Additionally, he tricked your village and Arcadius's forces into slaughtering each other, in order to ensure fate continued." Femata.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 02:54 PM

"Damn, that was him too? This guy really gets around."

"You didn't tell me your dad was this crazy, Geloto."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 02:55 PM

"We didn't talk much."

Elfbat Yakopo

"Fight to the death as in physically? Or will one of them just spontaneously die"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:55 PM

"Is Jeretto going to die Femata?"

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:56 PM

"What is Taro's goal in all this? Is he just insane or he has a reason for forcing the universe to repeat itself?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Is Jeretto going to die Femata?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:56 PM

"Taro would kill him if he lives long enough." Femata. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio

"What is Taro's goal in all this? Is he just insane or he has a reason for forcing the universe to repeat itself?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:57 PM

"Why not simply ask him yourself. I had no reason to request this knowledge." Femata. (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:57 PM

"How does Taro have control of a Higurashi army if the curse is with Queen Lemat?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 02:58 PM

"3 people currently hold the curse. Of these, Taro is the strongest."

Q & A & others

"Why not simply ask him yourself. I had no reason to request this knowledge." Femata. (edited)

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 02:58 PM

"I suppose I can't blame you for not inquiring more into your boss, certainly would be throwing glass brooms."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 02:59 PM

"We need to kill Queen LeMat and Taro"

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 02:59 PM

"Anyway, Femata, how do you suggest we get to the year 706 after meeting Taro?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"We need to kill Queen LeMat and Taro"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:00 PM

"Hold on, I don't think all that is entirely necessary. Taro, sure, I get the reasoning, but Queen LeMat was already here, she didn't arrive with him, I saw her myself a year ago, which means Jeretto was fine with her presence."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:00 PM

"After? No, you must kill him in 706IE."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:00 PM

"Jeretto was very much not fine with her presence. It was only till we entered the time displaced prison that the voices in his head calmed down."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:01 PM

"That does not change my question of how we are supposed to get there."

Q & A & others

"After? No, you must kill him in 706IE."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:01 PM

"I thought you didn't think we could kill him?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:01 PM

"He's waiting for you by the device to bring you forward 705 years."

Elfbat Yakopo

"Jeretto was very much not fine with her presence. It was only till we entered the time displaced prison that the voices in his head calmed down."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:01 PM

"And you want this guy to have sole control of the Higurashi?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:01 PM

"I want him to be alive"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Jeretto was very much not fine with her presence. It was only till we entered the time displaced prison that the voices in his head calmed down."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:01 PM

"I... Well... I suppose it wouldn't hurt much, I doubt anyone would miss her if you were to go through with this, but... I guess it just feels like I'd be going back on one situation I did actually manage to clean correctly in that whole mess."

Elfbat Yakopo

"I thought you didn't think we could kill him?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:02 PM

"Of course, he is still going to kill you. You must fight him in 706, however."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:03 PM

"Sativolon how does this new challenge work in conjunction with giving the emperor a new body?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:03 PM

"This just sounds like giving fate what it wants. Sativolon has a point."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:03 PM

"If we kill Taro fate will be averted"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:04 PM

"...but he's probably gonna kill us anyway, right?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Sativolon how does this new challenge work in conjunction with giving the emperor a new body?"

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:04 PM

"How would I know? I guess if he started controlling armies of Higurashi and getting in our way, that would be a problem."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:04 PM

"But both things would have to be done at the same time right?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:05 PM

Geloto mumbles. "I was born... with a tendency towards spreading a plague of locusts. That's my birthright. And I grew up without the proper circumstances and love to make a person a person. So... I'm not. I never was. I should have been fine learning Seretta and Femata weren't either. Too damn self-centered." Geloto looks back up. "But it goes the other way. I'm fine. They could live with some sense of purpose. I will, too. Even if that purpose kills me. I'm ready to go. Every question I needed to know has been answered. Fate can do what it pleases. Geloto LeMat is fine, and he's going to perform patricide."

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Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:05 PM

"Killing Taro alone will not change fate. However, we will indeed do our best to stop you from changing it. The keys to changing Fate and adhering to it both lie in 706IE."

geloto lemat

Geloto mumbles. "I was born... with a tendency towards spreading a plague of locusts. That's my birthright. And I grew up without the proper circumstances and love to make a person a person. So... I'm not. I never was. I should have been fine learning Seretta and Femata weren't either. Too damn self-centered." Geloto looks back up. "But it goes the other way. I'm fine. They could live with some sense of purpose. I will, too. Even if that purpose kills me. I'm ready to go. Every question I needed to know has been answered. Fate can do what it pleases. Geloto LeMat is fine, and he's going to perform patricide."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:06 PM

"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:06 PM

"Femata, please stay out of this"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:06 PM

"Denied." Femata.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:07 PM

"Father talk some sense into her"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:07 PM

"Good shit. You really sound like you've seen the light! Haven't been there the whole journey, but it's really coming to its head for you, man."

geloto lemat

Geloto mumbles. "I was born... with a tendency towards spreading a plague of locusts. That's my birthright. And I grew up without the proper circumstances and love to make a person a person. So... I'm not. I never was. I should have been fine learning Seretta and Femata weren't either. Too damn self-centered." Geloto looks back up. "But it goes the other way. I'm fine. They could live with some sense of purpose. I will, too. Even if that purpose kills me. I'm ready to go. Every question I needed to know has been answered. Fate can do what it pleases. Geloto LeMat is fine, and he's going to perform patricide."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:07 PM

I smile in Geloto's direction "Well, glad to hear you've found something to point your broom towards. Took me a while myself, so I understand how hard it is to wait for that purpose to come to you. If you feel that this is something you must do, then I agree you should, worrying about fate comes second."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:07 PM

"Is there some leverage Taro has over you? I don't see why you can't just ignore all of this nonsense."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:07 PM

"Well, I guess you shouldn't really consider it p... hmeh."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:08 PM

"Quite simply, if I allow you to win, I am going to die." Femata. (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:08 PM

"Balthazar, I want to discuss a few things. Can we go into that room?" Sativolon points at a room far away from people here.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:08 PM

"Is your existence... tied to our failure?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:09 PM

"Alright." Balthazar moved towards the distant room.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:09 PM

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Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:11 PM

((hi))

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:11 PM

((i love this channel it's my favorite one))

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:11 PM

((hi guys))

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:11 PM

hewo

Madakoe Angiot 23-Jan-22 03:11 PM

((Uu))

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:11 PM

((Good to know madakoe

was an intentional choice))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:13 PM

"Elfbat, if this helps to motivate you, the only person capable of removing Jeretto's curse exists in 706IE."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:13 PM

"You've inspired me Geloto I am going to tell everyone what my motivations are in the current conflict. I can't say I care that much about Fate as a concept. It is true that I don't believe we should have our freedom concerned and disagree with Nero's philosophy on principle, but that's not the main thing at stake for me. This journey has been quite exhausting, and torturous, but it brought back my family. My Father who I thought dead for so long, Jeretto who I hadn't seen in 30 years, and now I learn I've had a sister this whole time too. I know how fundamentally I disagree with each one of them, but, I can't bear to part with them again. I am going to kill Queen LeMat, and Taro LeMat, and anyone else who threatens their safety. If Fate gets overturned in addition to this, well then that's fine by me. There will be politics to hash out later but for now, this is enough."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:14 PM

"Looks like everyone's learning something about their family all of a sudden, huh?"

Q & A & others

"Elfbat, if this helps to motivate you, the only person capable of removing Jeretto's curse exists in 706IE."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:14 PM

I make a side glance at Nero's body which I assume is still there "Are... You sure about that? I guess maybe the same trick can't be done twice, or maybe he'd just refuse, but... It seems a bit presumptuous to not even ask."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:15 PM

"The person I am referring to is not named Nero."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:16 PM

"And I'm saying that Nero removed the Mad King's curse a year ago, why couldn't we just ask him instead of going to whoever you're claiming we need to?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:16 PM

"That's cool. It would be annoying if your boyfriend died because of my dad like he's evil but that's not even related to that." Geloto remembers something how could he forget. "While it's in mind and I still don't know where to head off, why did you mention me having a sibling? Who was it? ...Frige."

Q & A & others

"Elfbat, if this helps to motivate you, the only person capable of removing Jeretto's curse exists in 706IE."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:18 PM

"Tell me his name"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:18 PM

"Your sibling was used to create Tenma Town, so that a LeMat descendant would rule while Taro travelled to the future. He merely manipulated Frige into creating another child for this purpose." Femata answered before Frige could.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:19 PM

"Haha, wow. It's really maddening that no part of that sentence caught me off guard. This has been the worst week of my life."

Elfbat Yakopo

"Tell me his name"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:19 PM

"I will tell you in 706IE. There is no point explaining it earlier."

Q & A & others

"Your sibling was used to create Tenma Town, so that a LeMat descendant would rule while Taro travelled to the future. He merely manipulated Frige into creating another child for this purpose." Femata answered before Frige could.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:19 PM

"...Amon?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:20 PM

"We need to kill Queen LeMat first"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:20 PM

Frige looked shocked. "Just... Manipulation." She fell silent.

"There is no need to kill Queen LeMat if you simply travel to 706." Femata.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:21 PM

"...Femata you need not speak so clinically about matters as grave as this"

geloto lemat

"Haha, wow. It's really maddening that no part of that sentence caught me off guard. This has been the worst week of my life."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:21 PM

"If it makes it better, you could also think of it as the worst millennia of your life."

Q & A & others

"There is no need to kill Queen LeMat if you simply travel to 706." Femata.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:22 PM

"Just let them kill who they want, honestly. I know your life's on the line or whatever but it just isn't worth the effort."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:22 PM

"Love is fake and we've all been jerked around eternally for the sake of some self-fulfilling prophecy. Nothing new."

Thebirdis Theword

"...Amon?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:23 PM

Bruum looks deep in thought for a moment "...Yes, I do recall Queen LeMat referring to the king that way. Not exactly the person I would choose to leave in charge of a nation, I can see why things turned out so poorly there."

Bruum Imoht

"If it makes it better, you could also think of it as the worst millennia of your life."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:23 PM

Geloto smiles, and slowly puts his hand on Bruum's shoulder. "It doesn't."

Q & A & others

"There is no need to kill Queen LeMat if you simply travel to 706." Femata.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:23 PM

"What will happen to 706 if I kill her"

geloto lemat

Geloto smiles, and slowly puts his hand on Bruum's shoulder. "It doesn't."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:24 PM

"Ah, sorry then. Guess you can just go back to your old perspective then, doesn't hurt to at least try out different tree species for wood gathering."

Bruum Imoht

Bruum looks deep in thought for a moment "...Yes, I do recall Queen LeMat referring to the king that way. Not exactly the person I would choose to leave in charge of a nation, I can see why things turned out so poorly there."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:24 PM

"huh. Not a name I've heard brought up often. He's kind of been stewing in the back of my mind ever since some guy told it to me, but yeah, makes sense."

Elfbat Yakopo

"What will happen to 706 if I kill her"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:24 PM

"Nothing, it's simply pointless to kill someone without reason." Femata. (edited)

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:26 PM

"Any other bombshells of information? Did Taro have any ridiculous plan when creating me, or was that his one mistake?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:26 PM

"I need to kill her if I want Jeretto to stay safe here."

"Taro poses a grave threat... I can't bet my chances on eliminating just him"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:27 PM

"You can just bring him with you to the future though, right?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:27 PM

"Why are you leaving Jeretto here, if you believe him in danger? Can you not simply bring him to the future?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:27 PM

"That's what I'm saying!"

Google, show me this guys balls

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:28 PM

"That's what I just explained. He will definitely be endangered in the future too by Taro."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:28 PM

"You two are completely in sync."

"Like siblings or something."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:28 PM

"I don't think I can protect Jeretto and fight Taro at the same time"

Thebirdis Theword

"Like siblings or something."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:28 PM

"Don't even joke, I've had enough of that."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:29 PM

"But I wasn't..."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:29 PM

"Welcome to the craziest family on earth Geloto"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:29 PM

"She's closer to family to you than Taro, at least."

"Do you not agree?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"I don't think I can protect Jeretto and fight Taro at the same time"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:29 PM

"Well... Couldn't you just leave his protection to someone else while you fight then? Like uh..." Bruum scans the room for a moment "I don't know, what about that guy?" Bruum points to Merl

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:30 PM

"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:30 PM

"Well, I'll certainly do my best to help!" Merl smiled.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:30 PM

"Good to hear! Always better to have more bristles for a wider range."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:30 PM

"Well... I guess. I've never really thought about family in a more abstract sense. There were people I spent time with more than either of my parents."

"I wouldn't really like to call Arcadius a father figure, though."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:31 PM

"Well, we're still family, Geloto. I'll always be your mother." Frige.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:31 PM

"Then you don't have to."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:31 PM

"Look my plan is, kill the queen and Jeretto can stay behind here for another year. He can then rejoin us in a safe 707 IE if it all works out. If not, well he's toast either way."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:32 PM

"Just because you didn't carve a broom, it doesn't mean you're sweeping with it any less. Family is who you choose to clean with."

Q & A & others

"Well, we're still family, Geloto. I'll always be your mother." Frige.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:32 PM

"...Yeah. I can't escape that. Neither can you."

"Are we really going to wait for Elfbat to go kill a completely different guy first?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:32 PM

Thebirdis is confused.

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:33 PM

"The method of going to the future requires you all to enter now. You cannot merely wait in the hopes you succeed." Femata.

geloto lemat

"Are we really going to wait for Elfbat to go kill a completely different guy first?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:33 PM

"It would certainly give me time to give the city a once over to see if any broom shops have popped up in the year we missed. I don't want to go into this battle completely unprepared."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:33 PM

"Explain how this time travel method works. How many days before the explosion will we arrive"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:34 PM

"So haven't you guys all decided to go kill Taro together or something? What are you waiting for?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:34 PM

"Actually... I suppose it wouldn't hurt to check." Bruum walks over to Nero's body and checks to see if he has the axebroom on him

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:34 PM

"You're not about to fight anyone. You complain of lack of knowledge, then ignore all explanations."

Q & A & others

"The method of going to the future requires you all to enter now. You cannot merely wait in the hopes you succeed." Femata.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:34 PM

"Great. I'll go. Elfbat can stay behind. I don't know if you've noticed, Femata, but the only one invested in all of us doing things the way we're supposed to is you."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:35 PM

"I'm not complaining about not knowing shit, I'm complaining about you guys dragging your feet."

"Come on, Peter, aren't you getting bored too?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:35 PM

"I'm ready! The more time we waste the more insufferable new information presents itself. Let's go."

Elfbat Yakopo

"Explain how this time travel method works. How many days before the explosion will we arrive"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:36 PM

"I need to know before I make a decision."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:36 PM

"We cannot leave without Sativolon."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:36 PM

"But he's clearly not budging."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:37 PM

"Yeah... I suppose it wouldn't be fair to the old guy if we just ditched him here. Maybe someone can go check on him?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:37 PM

"You are all about to be frozen for 705 years. The pods shall all automatically open simultaneously at the given date." Femata.

Bruum Imoht

"Actually... I suppose it wouldn't hurt to check." Bruum walks over to Nero's body and checks to see if he has the axebroom on him

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:37 PM

((Does he)) (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:37 PM

"Wait, what?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:38 PM

"Pods. I see. Then is there no way of Jeretto reaching the future in another way after we've won?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:38 PM

"What about you, Femata? Are you able to just... wait it out the normal way."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:38 PM

"Pods? Are those sending us back to the Labyrinth, finally?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:39 PM

"Well, I certainly have been hoping to put those answers to good use. Don't want to make that sweeping a waste of time just because we never returned to the dusted floor."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:39 PM

"Oh, I forgot about the labyrinth completely. Would Taro killing me mess up the old guys plans? I guess that's not my problem."

Bruum Imoht

((Does he)) (edited)

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:39 PM

Nero doesn't have the axe broom.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:40 PM

Bruum just kind of stares at Nero's body for a few seconds "Yeah, why would he keep it on him for a whole year after I just up and left without explanation... Makes sense... Right! Ready to go! Are we doing this?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"Pods. I see. Then is there no way of Jeretto reaching the future in another way after we've won?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:41 PM

"Correct. There is no other way to make it to 706IE. Additionally, Jeretto is the only one of you capable of operating an important device, aside from convincing the future Balthazar to aid you."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:42 PM

"...I really have no choice then."

"I have to kill Taro"

"Lets go"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:42 PM

"Good luck, guys."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:43 PM

"Is this goodbye, then? Good luck with the family thing. If there's any guy who can do that right, I'm sure it's you."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:44 PM

"Is it? Are we not heading to the pods together"

geloto lemat

"Is this goodbye, then? Good luck with the family thing. If there's any guy who can do that right, I'm sure it's you."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:44 PM

He smiles.

Elfbat Yakopo

"Is it? Are we not heading to the pods together"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:44 PM

"I don't see why I'd be going."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:44 PM

"You are all coming together. Thebirdis is a requirement to avoid fate."

"Uh, I'm getting lost, I'll just go check on the old guy, alright?" Merl went to Sativolon. (edited)

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Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:45 PM

"What happens if we all stay here?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:45 PM

"No thanks. I'm not putting myself in unnecessary danger." (edited)

Thebirdis Theword

"I don't see why I'd be going."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:46 PM

"Well then... I guess if I'm leaving, my broom shop will be vacant for longer than I'd expected. I'm not going to ask you to keep it running but... Just check up on it every now and then? I hope the brooms I left there can at least remain uncovered."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:46 PM

"I really don't want to force someone to get in a pod again. What do you mean by avoid fate, anyway? Aren't you like, pro-fate?"

Bruum Imoht

"Well then... I guess if I'm leaving, my broom shop will be vacant for longer than I'd expected. I'm not going to ask you to keep it running but... Just check up on it every now and then? I hope the brooms I left there can at least remain uncovered."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:47 PM

"It would be too cruelly ironic if the brooms got dusty... hm. I'll check up if I can."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:47 PM

"Of course I am. However, I have been tasked with giving you a fair chance to defeat it."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:47 PM

"Femata what happens if we don't go"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:47 PM

A few tears begin to well up in Bruum's eyes "Thank you Thebirdis, I'm happy to know I'm leaving them in trustworthy hands."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:47 PM

"We die of old age, I guess."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:48 PM

"Is that so bad?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:48 PM

"It depends on who you are."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:48 PM

"I mean, you'd have to put up with Jeretto dying, I guess. But for me? Dying of old age was the plan anyway." (edited)

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:48 PM

"Not if I kill the Queen"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:49 PM

"If you do not all go, Jean Greyerl will die. Additionally... So will..." She took a moment to spit out the word. "...Seretta."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:49 PM

"At the very least... I'm going. It's partly my fault that everything played out how it always did in the past loops, so... I don't think I'd be able to continue to clean without at least trying to break fate, to clean up all those lives I must've laid dust to in the future."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:49 PM

"I'm being asked to choose between ideals and my family"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:49 PM

"Elaborate." He says this with forceful clarity to Femata. (edited)

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:50 PM

"...Seretta? She doesn't have anything to do with the real world, right? She exists to be in the labyrinth."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:50 PM

"Both are in the future, at the same time. Additionally, unless you permanently kill The Emperor, both are guaranteed death."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:51 PM

"So transferring him to another body isn't enough?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:51 PM

"Says who? Fate? Q?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:51 PM

"Fate. That is the absolute truth of this world."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:51 PM

"And Jean Greyerl? No way. I don't understand why that name would suddenly come up again."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:51 PM

"Okay, you know what, Femata? Fuck you."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:52 PM

"Thebirdis. I'm going to have to ask you to calm down"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:52 PM

"I'm not going. This isn't what Seretta needs."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:53 PM

"I suppose Jean is the only one who's been left out of this little gathering in my closet's time here, huh? Makes sense that she'd be the one at stake considering when she is. If I believed you, I'd probably try to get Thebirdis to join us after hearing that, but..." I laugh a bit "Why would we need to break fate in a specific way? Isn't that just continuing to follow instructions? Seems counterproductive to me."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:53 PM

"As of right now my decision is to stay. I said earlier I'm not going to part with my family and if staying behind means I won't risk them dying that's fine by me. Still, I need to discuss with others. Excuse me." Elfbat walks over to the This Room where Jeretto is resting.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:54 PM

"It... would be nice if I really could help Seretta. When we first woke up in the labyrinth, and I was able to help someone else, that was... it made me feel... I don't know."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:54 PM

"Seretta is a piece of coding. She will die. It is not hard to understand." Femata spoke the name with thinly concealed hatred.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:55 PM

"What is death for such an existence? Damage to the physical vessel?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:55 PM

((i do not think we have a bruum/geloto/thebirdis/madakoe channel, so sad))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:55 PM

"Go away, Elfbat." Jeretto avoided looking him in the eye.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:56 PM

((why is this happening in the same place what))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:56 PM

((The Jeretto room is also within range))

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:56 PM

((okay))

Q & A & others

"Seretta is a piece of coding. She will die. It is not hard to understand." Femata spoke the name with thinly concealed hatred.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:56 PM

"So then how are you any different? If she wants to live, she'll live. She just..."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 03:56 PM

"We need to talk Jeretto"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:56 PM

((I mean we've been treating it as one for a while why stop now))

"About what?" He groaned.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 03:56 PM

((but sativolon is gone))

((or wait))

((nvm))

Thebirdis Theword

"So then how are you any different? If she wants to live, she'll live. She just..."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:57 PM

"She will be deleted. Merely erased, so that she can be replaced by the next."

geloto lemat

"It... would be nice if I really could help Seretta. When we first woke up in the labyrinth, and I was able to help someone else, that was... it made me feel... I don't know."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 03:57 PM

"Hey there, you know what that is? That's called sweeping. You were able to clean dust that wasn't even on you, and really, is there anything better than that? Just the knowledge that someone out there is safer from a dusty existence is enough to keep me going, I guess the same applies for you? Maybe not, but I think it would be nice if everyone thought that way at least a bit."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 03:58 PM

"Ok"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:00 PM

"I know your head's killing you. I'm sorry to make such heavy conversation at this time. Femata tells me we need to go to the future of 706 IE and defeat a powerful enemy known as Taro LeMat if we're going to overturn fate. But he will try to kill you and, I think this is one case where I worry I'll be insufficient to protect you. But I can't just leave you behind here either. I know I have my ideals, and you know how stubborn I've been about them, but at this point, I just don't want to lose you again. We can stay here and have a nice long life, die before 706 ever arrives and leave that as a problem for the future generations to deal with. I'm not going to make a decision for both of us though. Just, tell me what it is that you want."

Q & A & others

"She will be deleted. Merely erased, so that she can be replaced by the next."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:00 PM

"That makes no sense. You can't just... delete a person. You can kill them, or make them disappear, or forget about them, but- delete? The Seretta I know should be able to overcome that..."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:00 PM

"Is Seretta really like us, though? If the same basis is used for successive versions, is it really death? That seems more like amnesia, or... oh. I... we should go."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:01 PM

"...all that's on my mind right now is the current Seretta."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:02 PM

"Mm. You know a lot about her, huh?"

geloto lemat

"Is Seretta really like us, though? If the same basis is used for successive versions, is it really death? That seems more like amnesia, or... oh. I... we should go."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:03 PM

"Death, amnesia, regressing, whatever you want to call it, if a broom turns back into a tree, it will never be the same broom again, even if you carve the same tree. The dust that it sweeps will never be in the same pattern, the bristles knocked the same way. It may seem the same, but... I certainly understand thinking of it as death." (edited)

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:03 PM

"I know enough to know that what she needs isn't decided by the whims of anyone else."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:04 PM

"Well, that's true of everyone, isn't it? You can't ever understand another person."

Elfbat Yakopo

"I know your head's killing you. I'm sorry to make such heavy conversation at this time. Femata tells me we need to go to the future of 706 IE and defeat a powerful enemy known as Taro LeMat if we're going to overturn fate. But he will try to kill you and, I think this is one case where I worry I'll be insufficient to protect you. But I can't just leave you behind here either. I know I have my ideals, and you know how stubborn I've been about them, but at this point, I just don't want to lose you again. We can stay here and have a nice long life, die before 706 ever arrives and leave that as a problem for the future generations to deal with. I'm not going to make a decision for both of us though. Just, tell me what it is that you want."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:04 PM

"...Are you stupid? Do you know me that little, Elfbat?" He cackled shortly. "I'm not one for the quiet life. I have ideals I strive for, and I know how to get them. That's why I can't accept your little choice. In fact, I refuse the basic premise of considering it an option," He smirked through the pain. "Because no matter what, I'm going to make it back to that time in 706, and I'm going to take it all back. That's not an option, that's just a fact. You can stick to being a coward and running, Elfbat..." He got out of bed. "But I'm going to accomplish my ideal world."

Sativolon comes back we can switch channels.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:09 PM

we are now here

"Do you know how to absorb the power of the Anchor to make time travel through it impossible?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:11 PM

"Should be naturally possible on it's own. You'd just need to really drain everything, even when it feels empty."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:13 PM

"Okay. Then, let's assume I drained its power, but another person wanted to time travel. What would they have to do to me?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:14 PM

"Hmm... Don't really think they could do much. I guess that'd just leave the Anchor dead forever."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:16 PM

"Then, if we let some people travel to 706, then drain the Anchor before Taro travels through it, would it be enough to guarantee that he does not arrive there?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:21 PM

"Didn't Femata say time travel is currently impossible?"

"I imagine they have something else to travel."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:23 PM

"Something else? Do you know of any such devices?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:24 PM

"Yes, I think I might know what Taro is planning to use. Are you familiar with cryogenic freezing?"

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:25 PM

"Cryogenic? Hm... No, I haven't."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:26 PM

"Q showed me these devices which freeze people in place, preventing aging. Years, or in this case centuries, later they can be thawed out and still be completely usable."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:28 PM

"That sounds like a really terrible idea in this situation. Taro might use those devices to unfreeze us one at a time and kill separately. Oh, and speaking of the Anchor. Do you know how it appeared in the first place?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:29 PM

"Not a clue."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:31 PM

"It looks like no one knows, yet it clearly didn't just naturally grow up like a tree from the ground."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:32 PM

"I'd assume it likely predates the loop, or whatever you explained. Otherwise most parts of it would be infeasible."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:34 PM

"That's my theory too. I also suspect that its creator might have created the loop and is using Anchor's magic gathering properties to give themselves power to continue living even through millions of years that all this is repeating."

"Also, would you explain your powers now? In addition to our Taro Lemat problems, it might happen that we run into another Balthazar in 706 and won't have time to explain everything to him." (edited)

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:39 PM

"Fine. It's essentially a pocket dimension, operating like a dream. You just have to treat it like dream, and it's yours to control just as equally."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:40 PM

"I see. So against anyone who knows how it works, it's useless. And why do you become Qualia every time you do that?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:42 PM

"I'm not actually a wizard. In a way, you could say the spirit of one shares my body."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:43 PM

"Is that wizard Qualia Magus? Could it be that before the loop, there was a person whose real name was Qualia Magus?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:44 PM

"That seems likely. Unfortunately, I really don't know anything about that Qualia."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:45 PM

"You can't talk to him? Or interact in any way except by borrowing his magic powers?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:46 PM

"Well, my attempts certainly weren't successful."

Merl entered. "Uh, what's up with you guys? They seem to be leaving, or something. Just supposed to come get you too. I think? I kinda lost track of the conversation."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:48 PM

"I am not going there. Balthazar, what about you?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:52 PM

"Well, what's the plan then? Are you just planning to die of old age here?" Balthazar.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 03:54 PM

"I'd prefer to try to do at least something here than go along with the plan that just cannot work at all. Or, actually, wait. Do you know about these 'cryogenic' devices enough to tell that none of us will wake up before 706 for sure?"

"If we could eliminate that possibility, we'd have at least some chance of this working."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 03:58 PM

"I'd have to see them myself. Conceptually, it's possible to go either way."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:00 PM

"Fine, let's go then. But if it turns out you can't tell, I'd rather spend 20 more years here studying how these devices work than go right away and get myself killed."

We are going now ig,

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:04 PM

"You're going to die Jeretto"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:04 PM

"...It's complicated."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:05 PM

"It sounds like the crazy guy has come to a decision that's cool."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:05 PM

"Yes, yes, we are going."

Elfbat Yakopo

"You're going to die Jeretto"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:06 PM

"In a sense, but don't assume I'm going to fall any time soon. I figured you'd understand me better by now." Jeretto walked out of the room.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:06 PM

"...Is this really how it feels to be on the other side of seeing someone declare their fantasies of an ideal world? Man... I really need to place myself on an outside perspective more often, I guess it helps to sometimes observe the janitor rather than doing it yourself."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:07 PM

"So in the end, it all comes together all the same. That's fate, is it? Ridiculous. I feel sick for wanting to go along with this."

"It could also be the shoulder wound, though."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:07 PM

"And now I really have no choice." Elfbat begrudgingly resolves himself to go to the pods anyway. "If you're going to die for your ideals, then I, I can't do any lesser. Thank you, Jeretto."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:08 PM

"Now, that's the Elfbat I love." He smiled. "Took you a while."

"This is... Really uncomfortable." Balthazar.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:09 PM

I quickly became

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:09 PM

Bruum looks quite concerned "So this is romance, then. Strange, I think I'll just stick to carving my brooms."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:09 PM

"...."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:09 PM

"Very well, are you all ready, then?" Femata.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:09 PM

((Look breaking up with the psycho was never an option))

((this is my character flaw))

Q & A & others

"Very well, are you all ready, then?" Femata.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:10 PM

"Yes, we are."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:10 PM

"Let's end this, one way or another. Our coda."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:10 PM

sick tbg reference

Q & A & others

"Very well, are you all ready, then?" Femata.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:10 PM

"Yes, I suppose so. Going into this thing emptyhanded isn't my ideal strategy, but I suppose there's a chance of picking up a broom in the labyrinth on the way."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:10 PM

"Will Merl be joining us?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:10 PM

"Have fun, everyone."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:11 PM

"Of course! Well, I assume Madakoe's coming. He's being pretty silent." Merl. (edited)

5

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:11 PM

Elfbat hands over his broom to Bruum. "I hope this will suffice"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:11 PM

"Oh, right. That guy's here."

"...maybe he shouldn't have fun."

"But everyone else? Fun. Have it. Yeah."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:12 PM

"Thebirdis, you are required as well. I do believe I made that clear."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:12 PM

"It was my understanding he had heard."

Elfbat Yakopo

Elfbat hands over his broom to Bruum. "I hope this will suffice"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:12 PM

Bruum looks shocked "I... But you... No, I understand. The power of your love should be enough, right? Even so, I'll make sure to return it if you're ever in need of its help again. In the meantime, thank you for this gift."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:13 PM

"Look, I'm not stopping anyone else, alright? But I have absolutely no goddamn reason to go meet this Taro guy, other than your insistence."

"I mean, what do I have to do with him?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:14 PM

"I'm just returning it to its creator. Did you forget that you let me have that before we took down the 4 kings?"

"I've realized the brooms aren't really my style."

Thebirdis Theword

"I mean, what do I have to do with him?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:14 PM

"He did destroy your entire home, if revenge is your type of thing."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:15 PM

"...eeh."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:15 PM

HELLO TAKESHI

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:15 PM

"I'm over it."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:15 PM

"Were I only so forgiving."

Elfbat Yakopo

"I'm just returning it to its creator. Did you forget that you let me have that before we took down the 4 kings?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:15 PM

"No, of course not, I just had assumed the pass of ownership was permanent. I know I wouldn't want to part with a broom if I only had one. But if what you say is true, then I hope you find your own tool to clean with some day, I wouldn't want to force brooms on anyone just because they're what help me the most."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:16 PM

"...Very well. However, if this is our final farewell, may I ask you a question?" Femata.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:16 PM

"I don't see why not."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:16 PM

"Final Farewell? Where are you going"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:17 PM

"What do you see in family? Is it not a mere contractual attachment?"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:17 PM

"The future, right?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:17 PM

"Why do attach yourself to the concept so strongly?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:17 PM

"But we're all going to the future I thought"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:17 PM

"Family is..." He's silent for a while. (edited)

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:18 PM

(("Why are you a family guy" fucking amazing))

Elfbat Yakopo

"But we're all going to the future I thought"

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:18 PM

"All but one, apparently."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:18 PM

"You said Thebirdis was required"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:19 PM

"Family is, you know- family, right? I think it's pretty self-explanatory. Those are the guys you care about the most, and why shouldn't you? They're- they're family. They're happy, they're family, and they live normal lives."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:19 PM

"For someone like Femata, I think you need to go into more detail"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:19 PM

"How?"

Elfbat Yakopo

"For someone like Femata, I think you need to go into more detail"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:20 PM

"Well, isn't it more of a feeling than anything. I doubt I could explain why I feel so attached to my brooms beyond that simply being how it is. Sure, I made them, and I have a purpose I want to use them for, but... None of that requires the bond that we actually share, that comes from somewhere deeper."

Thebirdis Theword

"How?"

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:21 PM

"Family is a way to pass something to future generations, wouldn't you say? Everyone tries to leave some impact on the future, be it through advancing science, building empires or just having children. Wouldn't that be your reason?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:21 PM

"I understand that. But she's not one to be satisfied with an answer like that unfortunately."

Sativolon Gifolio

"Family is a way to pass something to future generations, wouldn't you say? Everyone tries to leave some impact on the future, be it through advancing science, building empires or just having children. Wouldn't that be your reason?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:22 PM

"The future? Haha... I guess I haven't really thought about it."

Sativolon Gifolio

"Family is a way to pass something to future generations, wouldn't you say? Everyone tries to leave some impact on the future, be it through advancing science, building empires or just having children. Wouldn't that be your reason?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:23 PM

"Leave an impact on the future, huh..." I smile wistfully "Guess I've really swept the dust right onto that purpose." I turn towards Femata "Thanks for offering a way to fix that, I suppose. Even if you're opposing it."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:23 PM

"Family is akin to fate, in that people seem to mean a different thing by it every time and it's basically inescapable. Some people are okay with that, I guess."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:24 PM

"Very well, if that's your answer. I can't claim to understand any of it. But I suppose this merely highlights the difference between us. Now, if you'd all follow me." Haruka headed to the stairs.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:24 PM

I'm goin to the stairs as well

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:24 PM

Sativolon follows.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:24 PM

haruka

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:24 PM

"Bye."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:25 PM

I follow them down the stairs while sweeping a trail with my broom

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:25 PM

"Do you not want to see Seretta again Thebirdis"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:26 PM

"I do! That's- that's what's keeping me going, you know? But talking to Taro's not gonna get me back to the Labyrinth. When's anyone said that?"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:26 PM

"I think sleeping in the pod will take you back there at least."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:27 PM

"No, no- sleeping in the pod is how you get out. The Labyrinth will find me again. It always does. That old man knows how to get his way."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:28 PM

"Well good luck." Elfbat catches up with the rest of the group. "Sorry for the hold up."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:29 PM

"Is Thebirdis even still visiting the Labyrinth? I thought he was removed from the game after he broke the rules in Higurashi."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:30 PM

"Removed from the game but he was still in the lounge for some reason. I don't think there's any point fussing about it now."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:31 PM

"Q's already said he's bringing us back for one final round, but I guess you wouldn't know that."

"Wait... does that mean you're coming back too or not, Sativolon? You wouldn't know the answer to than too, but... hm. Whatever."

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:33 PM

((We have already changed channels lol sorry))

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:33 PM

((crying))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:33 PM

"What the hell was any of that about?" Peter asked.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:33 PM

"You're gonna have to be more specific than that, my li'l guy."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:34 PM

"I mean... I can't follow any of this, what were you guys talking about? Can I go home now?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:36 PM

"I didn't follow a lot of it either! We really are like father and son, y'know, because we relate to each other. Because we are. So... this is your home."

"I mean, not this building specifically, I guess. It's more of a lodging. But your home's with me! And Seretta. That's the AI we were talking about."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:38 PM

"Didn't they say she was in the future or something?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:39 PM

"She's not in any time period at all! It's weird. That's what she needs to be saved from, because her stepdad who did it to her in the first place is abusive."

"Look- the point is, there's nothing left for us to do here. This time we'll finally be able to go to sleep, and he'll send me back, and we'll finally get to be a family."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:45 PM

"I already have a family! I don't need to meet your fantasy mom from whatever dream you're stuck in! Leave me alone!"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:47 PM

"No, because- because that's the thing of it, you- you know, she's real! She's... and we can bring her back, you know? This is- we're family, and family sticks together, and- I love you, Son."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:51 PM

"If she's real, wouldn't she be real in the future? I thought you said she wasn't!?" Peter is very confused. "And can we get out of here, the dead guy is just... I don't want to be here."

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 04:55 PM

"oh. Yeah, right, that's a corpse, isn't it... yeah, uh, come on." He leads Peter into one of the sleeping quarters. "I know it's confusing, but you'll just have to bear with me for now, alright? I promise you don't have to think about any of it. Just go to sleep, and when we wake up, you'll... we can be happy."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:25 PM

"This is... Really creepy... Can I please go home to sleep?"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 05:26 PM

"We don't have a home yet, though. We can sleep here."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:27 PM

"I have a home! And a real dad!"

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 05:29 PM

"You can't just decide that so easily!"

"Look." He sits down on the bed. "We're going to sleep. Okay? Just come here." He then lies down. "I'm gonna close my eyes, and by the time I wake up, I want to see you in this room. Or. Or we could sleep together, like in the old times! You remember, don't you?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:33 PM

"No! I'm going home!" He ran out.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 05:33 PM

"Goddamnit!" He runs after and tries to grapple him.

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:40 PM

((Roll))

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 05:41 PM

((9))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:41 PM

The child escapes.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 05:42 PM

"God DAMNIT!"

"You want out of my family so badly!? Fine! Fine!! But I'm throwing you out on my own terms!"

he is mad

he goes back to his room and sleeps

angry sleep

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:44 PM

The chapter ends but Thebirdis does not return to the labyrinth or level up.

Thebirdis Theword 23-Jan-22 05:45 PM

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:31 PM

me jojo 2

"Madakoe what are you plotting? I haven't heard a sound out of you." (edited)

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:32 PM

"Probably just running over the plot of that story in his head a few times. Maybe he could pull out some valuable wisdom from it to help us, it would certainly be an asset when we're one man down."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:32 PM

Femata led them out of the fortress, through the city, and towards a forest. Also the other NPCs are here.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:32 PM

Madakoe in a Doctor Strange trance replaying every Apollo Justice installment in his head

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:33 PM

"This sure is a long walk I hope I don't lose consciousness"

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:33 PM

"Jeretto are you able to walk okay?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:33 PM

"We're definitely getting closer." He was clutching his head.

Up ahead, several pods like from the labyrinth came into view.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:34 PM

"Hey don't struggle alone" Elfbat helps keep him steady.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:34 PM

HOW MANY PODS ARE THERE

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:35 PM

Bruum sighs "You know, it's been a while since I was able to rest peacefully, but now?" Bruum looks at his broom "Knowing that we're going to the place where all of this can be made right? Yeah, it certainly calms the mind to have some direction again."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:35 PM

"Heya, son." Taro LeMat sat smugly on a pod.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:36 PM

"I don't think we can make anything right. Wh-"

"..."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:36 PM

"I thought we wouldn't be seeing you for another 705 years" Elfbat draws his sword.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:36 PM

Geloto casts shatter.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:37 PM

"Alright, it's this guy. What are you planning to do?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:37 PM

I wave to him "Hey there! So are you the same one from the Higurashi game, or are we unacquainted? Eh, I suppose I don't really care, you know who we all are anyway, I assume."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:37 PM

"Hey, hey, hey, calm down!" He cackled. "I don't need to fight you yet. In fact, it'd be annoying to do. Can't you just wait a bit, and get in?" Taro motioned time the pods.

Balthazar moved to the pods and began examining them.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:38 PM

"Could you explain the meaning of all this first? What's the point of arranging this scheme?"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:39 PM

"I hate to agree with him, but I'd certainly rather get to see the empire myself at least once before we engage in this fight. If he's willing to continue it once we get there and won't just run off or something, I see no reason to not take him up on his offer, we might even be able to find bristles to aid our group's broom."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:39 PM

Elfbat rushes Taro with his sword and attacks him.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:39 PM

"I'm not interested in your fucking convenience!" Geloto is still going feral.

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:39 PM

"Well, for me it's Fate. I don't particularly personally care for the concept, but that's the plan." He cackled.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:40 PM

((23 to hit))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:40 PM

((You guys have to roll I think (unless I'm confusing shatter for a different spell)))

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:40 PM

((what is shatter))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:40 PM

((The thing geloto used))

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:41 PM

((Constitution saving throw))

Madakoe Angiot 23-Jan-22 04:41 PM

((A sudden loud ringing noise, painfully intense, erupts from a point of your choice within range. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 3d8 thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature made of inorganic material such as stone, crystal, or metal has disadvantage on this saving throw. A nonmagical object that isn't being worn or carried also takes the damage if it's in the spell's area.))

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:41 PM

((geloto you are going to kill me))

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:41 PM

((12 for shatter))

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:41 PM

((nat 1, 7))

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:41 PM

((actually think Geloto would probably use a more focused attack now but. it is funnier this way if i can't retcon it))

Madakoe Angiot 23-Jan-22 04:42 PM

((He's reacting suddenly/EMOTIONALLY it makes sense)) (edited)

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:42 PM

Oh if it was close enough for more people to get hit by it then Sativolon just counterspells,

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:42 PM

funny

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:42 PM

thank you for saving my life

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:42 PM

Elfbat hits.

"Geez, if it worries you all so much, I'll get in my pod. Sorry to my secretary for having to handle you all the time." Taro cackled.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:43 PM

((assuming shatter was level 3 or less it is now cancelled))

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:43 PM

((16 damage))

((26 to hit))

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:44 PM

"Okay, yeah, okay." Geloto attempts to run up to Taro

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:44 PM

"I can confirm it. These pods are all set to open simultaneously. Taro wouldn't be able to alter it." Balthazar.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:44 PM

"There's no point in waiting to kill him."

((14 damage if that hit))

((another 26 to hit okay thats the last extra attack))

((15 damage))

((i'll assume he got into the pod after this))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:45 PM

This barely makes a scratch on him.

Taro entered his pod now. It shut, locking him off for 7 centuries.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:46 PM

"No!" Geloto punches the pod multiple times.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:46 PM

"....Even Arcadius's sword only tickles him. Femata, I need a stronger weapon."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:46 PM

"So... How does this work, I just get inside?" Frige.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:47 PM

Bruum just calmly walks over to a pod and lays his broom in it "Guess Femata's dust was on the right floor this time. Doesn't particularly bode well for our chances at sweeping him up later, but... Maybe there's some way we don't have access to right now? I guess we'll have a few hundred years to think about it... Well I guess we won't be able to feel them, whatever."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:47 PM

"Should be." Balthazar nodded, as Frige entered and was frozen as well.

geloto lemat

"No!" Geloto punches the pod multiple times.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:47 PM

Geloto collapses in the middle of doing this because that would be the funniest time for that to happen and I assume it has no effect.

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:49 PM

"Whoa, hey, guess that blood loss really did catch up with him. Really should've tried sweeping it back in. Oh well, no point crying over spilt blood."

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:49 PM

"Put him in his pod Bruum"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:50 PM

Balthazar sighed. "This may be a bad time, but I'm not going. You'd enter a loop without an advisor, and I'm not sure what those consequences could be. I can try to prepare something to leave at these pods when you all wake up, that should make things more efficient." Balthazar sighed. "And... I want to see if I can save Ophelia this time."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:50 PM

Geloto doesn't wonder who Ophelia is (he didn't hear that)

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:51 PM

"Father what. You can't leave me behind again"

"Sativolon hasn't killed anyone. Mother will still be alive!" (edited)

Q & A & others

Balthazar sighed. "This may be a bad time, but I'm not going. You'd enter a loop without an advisor, and I'm not sure what those consequences could be. I can try to prepare something to leave at these pods when you all wake up, that should make things more efficient." Balthazar sighed. "And... I want to see if I can save Ophelia this time."

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:51 PM

"This is fair. Thank you for helping us and good luck."

Elfbat Yakopo

"Put him in his pod Bruum"

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:52 PM

"Yeah, guess if anyone's gonna sweep him in, might as well be me." I pick up Geloto and place him in his pod "If I had a second broom, I'd place it with you for protection, well same goes for everyone really, but I guess since we'll all pop out in the same location, it shouldn't be too bad."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:52 PM

The pod closed around Geloto and froze him. Theoretically this would be a new channel but who cares.

Elfbat Yakopo

"Father what. You can't leave me behind again"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:53 PM

"You'll meet a young me, at least. Maybe he's not in deep enough that he can be a good father to you... I hope."

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:53 PM

Bruum Imoht 23-Jan-22 04:54 PM

"Listen, I really don't want to get in the way of this family drama, and my broom's already ready to head to sleep, so I'll be seeing you guys once we get out, whoever comes in, that is. Good sweeping to you all." Bruum climbs in his pod

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:54 PM

"...Do what you must do. We all have our own ideals that guide us, someone woke me up to that recently. Goodbye Father. I hope you can be happy with mom." Elfbat helps Jeretto into a pod and then gets in his own.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:55 PM

"Femata. Are you planning to enter your pod?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:55 PM

"Oh, are you suspicious of me? Very well." She entered hers, and froze.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:56 PM

Because she... has no heat

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Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:56 PM

Pinned a message.

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 04:57 PM

((I hope someone puts Madakoe in a pod))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 04:57 PM

Merl is handling Madakoe rn.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 04:58 PM

Thank GOD there's a pod for merl

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:59 PM

Sativolon leaves.

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Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:00 PM

Okay well. The chapter is over for everyone else.

geloto lemat 23-Jan-22 05:00 PM

awesome

Elfbat Yakopo 23-Jan-22 05:00 PM

time to heal and level up

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 04:59 PM

Actually... I still have that diamond. I'll need to at least buy some healing potions. Don't want to go fighting that guy completely unprepared.

Sativolon thinks that and goes back to the town searching for shops that sell magic stuff. ((I suggest we skip rolling here and you just tell me how much it costs if they have a shop like that)) (edited)

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:01 PM

((How much what costs))

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 05:02 PM

((healing potions. also if they have any other interesting things that too))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:02 PM

((Healing potions are standard D&D rate))

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 05:04 PM

ok. do they have any cool wands or smth like that

If no then Sativolon just sells the 500gp diamond and buys 10 healing potions 50gp each

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:05 PM

((Roll))

((Investigation, to be clear))

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 05:06 PM

((would it be fair to say its with advantage since sativolon probably understands what he's searching for))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:07 PM

((I guess))

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 05:07 PM

((19))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:11 PM

((How much money did you have again))

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 05:11 PM

((500gp diamond + 10gp))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:12 PM

There's a wand of detect magic available.

375gp.

Sativolon Gifolio 23-Jan-22 05:12 PM

((what exactly does it do))

((actually nvm)) Whatever exactly it does, I can already cast Detect Magic as a ritual. This is going to save me 10 minutes a few times at most. Not worth it. Sativolon just follows his original plan and buys 10 potions.

Then he leaves and goes back to the pods in the forest. (edited)

He checks if Femata and Taro are still inside their pods. If they are, he goes into a pod.

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:19 PM

The chapter ends.

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:29 PM

Madakoe arrived back in the hallway.

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:32 PM

I look back at the opened door. (edited)

((Am I able to perceive the room inside or is it unable to be seen again)) (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:33 PM

((Unable to perceive inside))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:36 PM

((Is the handaxe that Bruum placed under the door visible in any way)) (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:36 PM

((No))

"It's time to be apprehended, you criminal! Don't think I'll allow you to escape and recruit forces to return this world into chaos."

A sword implanted itself into Nero's back, and Nero fell to the floor unmoving.

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:38 PM

"..." I try to pull out the sword. (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:40 PM

A ghostly spectre of Nero rose out from the body.

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:40 PM

"W... what?"

I stand there for a moment in surprise. "I guess you're immortal in the same way Arcadius was, right? So this makes sense."

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:41 PM

It touched Madakoe... And Madakoe lost consciousness.

((Okay so when they find "Madakoe" again it'll be Nero, so I'm going to ask you to be purposely silent.))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:42 PM

((

))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:43 PM

((I might be Nero))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:43 PM

((Aren't we all))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:45 PM

((Now that you have both Nero context and The Emperor context what do you think of him))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:48 PM

((Nero?))

((VERY awesome))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 05:50 PM

((I mean I thought it was obvious at this point that the emperor in Madakoe's body who is immortal would be the same guy as the emperor in madakoe's body who is immortal)) (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 05:51 PM

((I wasn't SURE but my answer stands))

((He's mostly just really interesting to watch/think about always)) (edited)

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 07:36 PM

((This happened in one of the E/C endings I think(the only resemblance to anything else))) (edited)

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:45 PM

((WHAT did you delete I didn't get to read))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 07:47 PM

((I love pretending to be offline and also unable to question everything))

Q & A & others 16-Jan-22 07:48 PM

((Everyone standing around the PROBABLY dead Madakoe))

Madakoe Angiot 16-Jan-22 07:50 PM

((Nero ACTUALLY just standing there and watching completely silently))

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:08 PM

Madakoe woke up to a badly bleeding Merl carrying him through a forest. He had a hard time seeing with the mask, and his body was in a lot of pain from blood loss, making it hard to move.

(( @Madakoe Angiot hi))

Madakoe Angiot 23-Jan-22 05:09 PM

((HI I was busy getting annoyed at myself sorry))

I try to stretch out slightly and recoil in pain. "...Agh! Where am- where are we?"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:14 PM

"Something about pods... Apparently, everything's ending there. Some asshole was pretending to be you, but I knew something was up." He was breathing shakily. "Don't think I'm gonna make it so... Let me just tell ya... The last of what I can." He stopped next to an empty pod.

"I love you, Madakoe... I know I promised I'd stick with ya to the end but... I guess I really was... A failure of a dad when I try..."

Madakoe Angiot 23-Jan-22 05:16 PM

"Hey! Pretending to be me? What's happened?"

"I..." I look up. "I don't know anything here. You're as much of a failure of a dad as I'm a failure of a son as far as I'm concerned."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:19 PM

He pulled off the mask from Madakoe. "If I could get a do over... I'd really do anything for ya, son..." He smiled a bit at the latest comment. "Don't be hard on yourself... You're a... Fine young man... I'm sure whatever's past these pods... It'll be alright... Because you can handle yourself... Maybe a few people out there'd love to see that show of yours in full..."

Madakoe Angiot 23-Jan-22 05:19 PM

"Pods... pods, pods, pods."

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:20 PM

Madakoe's own voice could be heard yelling from nearby. "Where is he!?"

Madakoe Angiot 23-Jan-22 05:21 PM

"What? Who's th- agh!"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:22 PM

"These past few hours... Really being your dad... Almost feels like my life has a point... So... If I could ask... Please... Forgive me..." He dropped Madakoe into a pod.

Madakoe Angiot 23-Jan-22 05:22 PM

"No! Wait!"

Q & A & others 23-Jan-22 05:23 PM

"No, I need to kill him! That body doesn't deserve to live!" Madakoe(?) (edited)

Madakoe's last sight was Madakoe himself, driving a sword into Merl's back, as the pod closed.

Madakoe Angiot 23-Jan-22 05:25 PM

"Aaaaaaaagh!"

I then immediately fall unconscious in the pod.